OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Austin, Texas

Job description

About the facility

This facility provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services with a Level III NICU and maintains 278 average annual deliveries. The institution features established protocols for both routine and emergency maternal care with experienced support staff including certified nurse midwives working 84 hours per week with Saturday and Sunday rounds. The facility operates with MFM onsite and in-house anesthesia coverage to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

About the facility location

Austin offers diverse recreational opportunities centered around the 416-acre Lady Bird Lake, where visitors can paddleboard along the Colorado River reservoir in the downtown area. The city features outdoor activities, cultural attractions including the Texas State Capitol, and entertainment districts such as Rainey Street for nightlife. Various festivals and events occur throughout the year, providing options for visitors seeking cultural experiences alongside the natural attractions.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services through 24-hour in-house call shifts managing 278 average annual deliveries. Primary responsibilities include providing first assist services to hospitalists and serving as backup for certified nurse midwives during assigned shifts. The position requires continuous availability for obstetric and gynecologic emergencies with prescriptive authority while maintaining optimal patient care delivery. The facility maintains Level III NICU capabilities with MFM onsite and in-house anesthesia support available.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 278 average deliveries annually
• Support staff: Hospitalists, CNMs, MFM onsite, in-house anesthesia
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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