Locum Tenens Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine Needed in TX

Job Description

Our client in Texas is seeking a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician for a 4-day assignment starting May 22, 2026. This role involves providing essential hospital call coverage, managing high-risk pregnancies, and performing a variety of obstetric procedures and consultations. The physician will handle approximately 25-30 patient encounters per shift at a Trauma facility, ensuring comprehensive care for complex maternal cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide hospital call coverage for Maternal-Fetal Medicine patients.
• Manage high-risk pregnancies, including conditions such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, HELLP syndrome, and gestational diabetes.
• Perform various obstetric procedures including VBACs, vaginal breech deliveries, C-sections, instrument-assisted deliveries, and amniocentesis.
• Conduct and interpret ultrasounds, including Level II/Targeted and fetal echocardiography.
• Manage complex maternal conditions like cardiac, pulmonary, renal, neurological, autoimmune, hematologic/oncologic, and collagen vascular disorders.
• Perform cervical cerclage, intrauterine transfusion, and multifetal pregnancy reduction as needed.
• Handle 25-30 patient encounters per shift, providing expert consultations.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine is required.
• The facility utilizes the Cerner EMR system.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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