Hospitalist job in Corpus Christi TX

We are seeking an experienced Locums OB Hospitalist to provide short-term coverage in Corpus Christi, TX. This role is best suited for a physician confident managing a high-volume, high-acuity obstetrical population.

Assignment Details

• Coverage dates: September 14 and September 18
• Schedule: 24-hour shifts (8:00 AM-8:00 AM)
• Annual births: 4,000
• Maternal care level: IV
• NICU level: III
• EMR: Meditech

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OB hospitalist coverage including OB emergency department and obstetrical triage
• Evaluate, admit, manage, and discharge unassigned obstetrical and gynecologic patients
• Respond to labor, deliveries, obstetrical emergencies, and acute maternal conditions
• Manage complex and high-risk pregnancies, including maternal-fetal medicine and TOLAC cases
• Provide emergency stabilization and care until the primary physician assumes responsibility
• Perform and assist with deliveries, including complicated and operative cases
• First assist and provide surgical support for cesarean sections when available
• Manage emergency surgical care for unassigned gynecologic patients
• Accept transfers and coordinate transport for critically ill obstetrical/gynecologic patients
• Lead responses to major obstetrical emergencies, including hemorrhage and activation of massive transfusion protocols
• Complete thorough history and physicals, coordinate ongoing care, and maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation
• Collaborate closely with nursing, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and fetal monitoring initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of OB clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience managing high-acuity, complex obstetrical patients
• Comfortable working independently in an OBED and managing unassigned patients
• Strong emergency obstetrical and operative skills; experience with complicated deliveries, TOLAC, and maternal-fetal medicine cases
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• NCC fetal heart monitoring certification preferred