Location:New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels is a vibrant and rapidly growing city nestled between San Antonio and Austin, offering a unique blend of Texas Hill Country charm and outdoor recreation along the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers. The city boasts a thriving community with excellent dining, entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a wonderful place to live and work.
Facility:This well-established hospital is part of a recognized healthcare network serving the New Braunfels community and surrounding areas. The facility provides comprehensive women's health services and maintains strong support systems for locum providers, including a structured credentialing process and clear communication protocols.
Opportunity:Physician (MD) - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Job Details:- Provide backup call coverage to the laborist for established practice patients only; locums will not be called in for unassigned patients
- Not required to be on-site during call coverage but must remain within 30 minutes of the hospital and be available if called in
- Privileging at the hospital will be required if not already credentialed; credentialing timeframe is approximately 90 days
- Anticipated patient encounters of 3-5 per shift
- Coverage dates span November through January, with specific scheduled shifts during that period
- Must hold an active Texas medical license
- Board certification required with ACLS and BLS certifications
- Manage low and high risk pregnancies
- Perform FHR interpretation including NST/CST/FSE
- Conduct OB Ultrasounds including Level I/Screening (viability) with performance and interpretation capabilities
- Perform routine deliveries including vaginal and low forceps
- Decision-making for c-sections required
- Office/minor gynecology procedures required including IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
