OB/GYN Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Baytown, Texas

LocumTenens.com; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 137,760 - 206,640; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is hiring for an MD position in Baytown, Texas. The clinician will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic coverage in an inpatient facility working 24-hour shifts. Responsibilities include performing circumcisions, assisting with procedures, and managing patient care using the Epic EMR system.

This assignment features in-house anesthesia coverage and call requirements. A negotiable board certification is expected. With diverse recreational facilities, the Baytown area offers both cultural and outdoor activities for a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Board Certification is negotiable.
• Experience in providing obstetric and gynecologic coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic coverage.
• Perform circumcisions and serve as first assist for procedures.
• Manage patient care using the Epic EMR system.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-208015-MD-TX
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP
• Shift Type:24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

The facility features a Level II NICU with 20 labor rooms and 3 triage rooms to support comprehensive obstetric care. The hospital maintains 24/7 in-house anesthesia coverage and handles approximately 157 total deliveries annually. High-risk diagnoses represent 35.1% of encounters, though no maternal-fetal medicine specialist is available on-site.

About the Facility Location

Baytown features diverse recreational facilities including Jenkins Park with family amenities such as a dog park, skate park, splash pad, hiking trails, and playgrounds. The area offers cultural attractions including an arts and entertainment district, symphony orchestra, bayside parks with a nature center, and a water park for entertainment options. Visitors can explore local markets at Town Square that showcase regional vendors and unique items.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will work 24-hour shifts providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic coverage at an inpatient facility. Responsibilities include performing circumcisions, serving as first assist for procedures with hospitalist backup available, and managing patient care using the Epic EMR system. The position requires call coverage and collaboration with hospitalists who provide gynecologic coverage support.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:In-house anesthesia 24/7, hospitalist support
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:TBD
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No