Locum Tenens Physician - OB/GYN Needed in TX
- ID: 217221A
- Updated April 15th, 2026
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- Job ID 217221A
- 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 OB/GYN Physician for our client in Texas, for a 36-day assignment starting Jun 15, 2026. This role requires covering 24-hour shifts from 8a-8a, involving active patient awareness on units, emergency response, evaluation of unassigned obstetrical and gynecology patients, and managing deliveries. The physician will be integral in providing continuous care, managing emergent situations, and offering surgical assistance.
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 and/or status, who present with unscheduled, problem visits.
- Manage unassigned obstetrical patients from admission to discharge.
- Deliver patients when the assigned community obstetricians/physicians are unable to present to the Hospital in time to attend the delivery, eliminating unattended deliveries.
- Respond to managing patients in all emergent situations until an assigned community obstetrician/physician arrives and assumes care, with continued availability if needed.
Additional Information
- Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- EMR System: Meditech EHR
- Shift Schedule: 8a-8a
- Case Responsibilities: Availability for consultations on all obstetric hospital patients, coordinating transport of acute or critically ill obstetric patients, providing surgical assist services to Hospital’s OB/GYN physicians, and coverage of the obstetrical triage unit.
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