ObGyn - Hospitalist/Laborist

VeloSource has an ObGyn - Hospitalist/Laborist Physician opportunity in Austin, TX

12 or 24 Hour Shifts: 24

Hospitalists to Provide GYN Coverage: Yes, often

Hospitalists Required to Perform Circumcisions: No

Hospitalists Needed for First Assist: No – usually provided by midwives, residents or group.

First Assist Available to the Hospitalists: Yes - FP residents

Hospitalists to Backup Midwives: Hospitalists work closely w/ CNM hospitalist team.

Hospitalists to Backup Family Practice: No

Backup Available to the Hospitalists: Yes (OB/GYN ED Call)

Hospital Details

NICU Level: III - Advanced Specialty

Total Hospital Deliveries: 685

Estimated Deliveries for Hospitalists (monthly): 45

Estimated Patient Encounters for Hospitalists: 717

MFM onsite? 24/7 call

Encounters w/High Risk Diagnoses (%): 36.1%

Average OBHG Procedures: 723

Residency Program & Type? No Residency Program

In-house Anesthesia? Yes Very high-risk population and transfers.

Close relationship w/ MFM group. 

Austin is the state capital of Texas located in the eastern part of Texas Hill Country and has more than 1.9 million residents in the metropolitan area. It is also one of the safest, consistently ranking among America's safest cities. Education, government, technology and healthcare are most of Austin's economy. There is no shortage of art and culture in Austin. The city is known as the "live music capital of the world," with more than 250 venues throughout the city, and is famous for its Austin City Limits Music Festival. St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a 378-bed hospital offering full-service acute care and a surgical facility serving the North Austin community. The hospital is home to a level III NICU, level I, II and III nurseries, 37 spacious labor-delivery-recovery rooms, six cesarean section surgical suites, a maternal-fetal medicine program for high-risk pregnancies, and ongoing educational programs for new families.

REQUIREMENTS:

100-200 Deliveries in last 2 years

25-50 GYN visits annually

No record of discipline by any medical organization

Board Certified or Board Eligible by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clinical Interview Not required

Will need malp documentation at time of presentation

Contact VeloSource – info@velosource.com to discuss this job or any of our Locum Tenens opportunities nationwide.

VeloSource is a leading healthcare staffing and recruitment agency specializing in Locum Tenens services. By providing a vast network of highly qualified physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners, VeloSource connects exceptional medical talent with healthcare facilities across the United States ensuring quality patient care and optimal workforce solutions.