Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Corpus Christi, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Locums OB Hospitalist Physician to provide coverage in Corpus Christi, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for a physician comfortable managing a high-volume, high-acuity obstetrical patient population.

Assignment Details

• Coverage Dates: September 14 and September 18

• Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 8:00 AM–8:00 AM

• Annual Birth Volume: Nearly 4,000 deliveries per year

• Maternal Care Level: Level IV

• NICU: Level III

• EMR: Meditech

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OB hospitalist coverage, including OBED and obstetrical triage

• Evaluate, admit, manage, and discharge unassigned obstetrical and gynecological patients

• Respond to labor, deliveries, obstetrical emergencies, and acute maternal conditions

• Manage complex and high-risk obstetrical patients, including maternal-fetal medicine and TOLAC cases

• Provide emergency care until the patient's assigned physician arrives and assumes care

• Perform deliveries and assist with complicated deliveries as needed

• Provide surgical assistance and first assist for cesarean sections when available

• Perform emergency surgical management of unassigned gynecological patients

• Provide OB/GYN consultations throughout the hospital

• Accept transferred patients and coordinate transport for critically ill obstetrical or gynecological patients

• Respond to major obstetrical emergencies, including hemorrhage and massive transfusion protocol activation

• Conduct history and physical examinations and coordinate ongoing patient care

• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the care team

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, fetal monitoring, and other departmental initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of OB experience required

• Experience managing high-acuity and complex obstetrical patients

• Comfortable working independently in an OBED and managing unassigned patients

• Strong experience with emergency obstetrical care and operative procedures

• Ability to manage complicated deliveries, TOLAC patients, and maternal-fetal medicine cases

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• NCC fetal heart monitoring certification preferred

Extras:

• Dedicated 24/7 locums consultant to manage credentialing and book shifts for you

• All travel reimbursed 100% on top of rate

• Med- Mal and tail coverage provided

• Generous hourly rate

• 1099 Independent Contractor Status