Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology in Grand Junction, CO

Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 8/30/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501!

We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 154-day assignment in Colorado, beginning Aug 30, 2026. This role involves 12-24 hour call shifts, Sunday through Saturday, focusing on independent, high-quality patient care in hospital and clinic settings, including OB and OB ER call, emergency surgeries, OR, and various procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Function independently to provide high quality patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient centric.
• Care may occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities, including direct interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via telephone, video, or secure e mail when appropriate.
• Care will include where appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam, review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement, critical problem solving skills, and up to date medical information.
• Develops and monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the patient, family when appropriate, and care team.
• Provides efficient and compassionate care for both the patient and their family utilizing multi-disciplinary approach through communication, continuity, coordination and evaluation.
• Provides relevant education and counseling to patients and families to support care plan, treatment, and discharge.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members, leadership, and medical staff to provide safe patient care. Communicates pertinent findings and information to physician and team.
• Assists collaborating physicians with management of patients in the hospital consistent with care site policies, regulations, and approved Scope of Practice.
• Responsible for compliance of regulatory standards and practice metrics. Documents in accordance with regulatory and care site guidelines.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
• Coverage as a doctor doing OB and OB ER call and deck coverage.
• Emergency Surgeries, OR and procedures.

Additional Information

• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• EMR: Epic
• Must be able to provide facility-verified case logs demonstrating 30–40 deliveries within the past 36 months. Personal logs are not accepted.
• Cases include: Leep, Hysteroscopy, Egtopic, Torsion, Colpos, IUDs, Nexplanon insertion/removal, IN/D inpt, Births and C-Section births, Dilation and Curettage.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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