Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Locum Tenens Coverage
Alpha Home Health and Hospice · Brookesmith, TX · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This role involves providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care in an inpatient setting, primarily through 24-hour in-house call shifts. The clinician will manage an average of 278 deliveries annually, assist hospitalists, and serve as backup for certified nurse midwives during shifts. The facility features a Level III NICU, onsite Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, and in-house anesthesia support to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Deliver first assist services for obstetric and gynecologic procedures
- Handle obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
- Manage obstetric and gynecologic cases during 24-hour shifts
- Assist hospitalists and support certified nurse midwives
- Respond to emergencies and provide immediate patient care
- Ensure compliance with established protocols and maintain patient safety
- Maintain prescriptive authority
Requirements
- Board certification in obstetrics and gynecology (negotiable)
- Prescriptive authority
- Experience in obstetrics and gynecology
- Ability to handle emergencies and provide comprehensive care
- Strong collaboration with support staff including hospitalists and certified nurse midwives (CNMs)