OB/GYN Nocturnist - Houston Methodist Willowbrook

Job Description

Job Description

OB/GYN Nocturnist Opportunity

Our organization is on the lookout for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Nocturnist to enhance our expanding team at our facility. This role will primarily be situated at our Willowbrook campus, focusing on overnight, in-house coverage for Labor & Delivery and Obstetrics services.

As a full-time member of our Physician Organization, you will benefit from a competitive salary, shift-based pay structure, and a comprehensive benefits package within a well-respected academic health system.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Demonstrated clinical judgment with the capability to independently manage high-acuity obstetric patients

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

• Previous experience as a nocturnist or in a hospital-based OB/GYN role is preferred

• Interest in resident education and supervision is a plus (not mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Work two nights per week (no weekends)

• 15-hour shifts from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM

• Provide overnight, in-house OB/GYN coverage for Labor & Delivery, obstetric triage, and emergency gynecologic care

• Manage laboring patients, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned patients during night shifts

• Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as clinically necessary

• Work closely with nursing staff, anesthesia, neonatology, and daytime OB/GYN teams to ensure seamless continuity of care

• Supervise and support OB/GYN residents during overnight shifts, as applicable

• Engage in quality and safety initiatives related to obstetric care

• Night shifts are organized to promote work-life balance; weekend and holiday coverage will be included as per the nocturnist schedule

About Our Facility

Our hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based institution with 358 beds located in Northwest Houston. Since its inception in 2000, the facility has delivered highly specialized care and is recognized as a leader in women's services, heart and vascular care, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

Our dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff uphold the organization’s I CARE values —Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—ensuring patient-centered, high-quality care for the communities we serve.

The Specialty Physician Group is a vital part of our vision to become one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, enabling physicians to work in a supportive academic environment while retaining clinical autonomy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV.