Are you an experienced OB/GYN hospitalist looking for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas? We have an exciting position available near Hull, TX, for a qualified professional who is dedicated to providing quality patient care. This temporary position offers flexible shift options and an opportunity to work with a reputable hospital team in a high-acuity setting.

Position Highlights

• Location: Near Hull, Texas


• Schedule: Flexible 12- or 24-hour shifts available


• Duration: Approximately 8 months, starting April 14, 2024


• Patient Volume: High volume, specifically during "Pink" shifts, ensuring a fast-paced, challenging environment

Key Responsibilities

• Emergency Consultations: Provide OB consults for hospital obstetric patients in the Emergency Department and various hospital-owned clinics.


• Patient Transport: Coordinate transport for critically ill obstetric patients as needed.


• OB/GYN Coverage: Offer surgical assist services and cover the OB triage unit, managing emergent labor or symptoms.


• Unassigned Patient Care: Evaluate and manage unassigned obstetric and gynecology patients, including admissions, deliveries, and discharges.


• Emergent Response: Actively respond to and manage OB/GYN emergencies, ensuring patient safety until primary physicians arrive.


• High-Risk Case Management: Assume care for high-risk maternal-fetal medicine patients, including TOLAC management and complicated deliveries.


• Collaborative Consults: Work closely with nursing and community obstetricians to manage patients, improve workflows, and optimize care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Obstetrics/Gynecology


• Certification: Maternal Level II experience required; familiarity with NICU Levels IIIV is advantageous.


• Documentation: Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) documentation and quality compliance.


• Additional Skills: Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, proficiency in fetal heart monitoring (NCC certification preferred), and capability to perform H&P exams on unassigned patients.

Additional Duties

• Hospital Compliance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and accreditation standard compliance.


• Patient Satisfaction: Engage with patients and families to ensure a high standard of customer service and contribute to hospital patient experience improvements.


• Continuing Education: Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local regulations, as well as hospital policies and protocols.

Benefits of This Locum Tenens Position

• Competitive Pay: Premium hourly rates, with added compensation for high-demand shifts


• Flexible Scheduling: Tailor your shifts to suit your availability, with both 12-hour and 24-hour options


• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative hospital team that values patient-centered care and quality improvement

Ready for a new opportunity in Texas? Apply now with reference Job ID #j-235985 to learn more about this role.