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

LocumTenens.com; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an MD for inpatient obstetrics coverage in Texas. The assignment requires 24-hour shifts and on-site work with hospitalists for support. ASAP start for an ongoing locum assignment.

The clinician will perform circumcisions, serve as first assist for procedures, and manage patient care using the Epic EMR system while maintaining call coverage with the gynecologic team.

Qualifications

• Board certification is negotiable.
• Experience in obstetrics/gynecology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform circumcisions as part of obstetric care.
• Serve as first assist for procedures with hospitalist backup available.
• Manage patient care using the Epic EMR system and coordinate with hospital staff.

Skills

Call coverage

Inpatient obstetrics

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-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: average hospital deliveries - 196
• Support Staff: In-house Anesthesia, no MFM on site
• Call Ratio/Schedule: TBD
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No