Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in TX
- ID: 217219A
- Updated April 15th, 2026
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- Job ID 217219A
- Job Title Physician - OB/GYN
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State TX
- Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 36-day assignment in Texas, starting on Jun 15, 2026. This role involves 8a-8a shifts, focusing on emergency response, comprehensive patient evaluation and management, attending deliveries, providing consultations, and offering surgical assistance for various obstetric and gynecological cases.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain active awareness of all patients on the units (L&D, antepartum, postpartum, or OBED if located outside the L&D unit) and respond to emergencies.
- Evaluate all unassigned obstetrical and gynecology patients, regardless of payor source or status, who present with unscheduled, problem visits.
- Manage unassigned obstetrical patients from admission to discharge.
- Deliver patients when assigned community obstetricians/physicians are unable to present to the Hospital in time to attend the delivery, eliminating unattended deliveries.
- Respond to and manage patients in all emergent situations until assigned community obstetrician/physician arrives and assumes care with continued availability, if needed.
- Provide availability for consultations on all obstetric Hospital patients in the Emergency Department or any Hospital-Owned Clinic providing care to obstetric Hospital patients, when requested.
- Coordinate transport of acute or critically ill obstetric patients to or from other facilities for appropriate care as necessary.
- Provide surgical assist services to the client's obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) physicians.
- Cover the client's obstetrical triage unit to evaluate patients presenting with acute symptoms or signs of labor.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- EMR: Meditech EHR
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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided