OB/GYN Hospitalist Locum Opportunity – Arlington, TX
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Board Certified OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens Hospitalist opportunity in Arlington, Texas. This position offers flexible monthly scheduling with 24-hour in-house shifts, comprehensive Labor & Delivery responsibilities, and support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Assignment Details
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Specialty: OB/GYN Hospitalist / Laborist
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Location: Arlington, TX
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Start Date: February 3, 2027
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Contract Length: 26 weeks
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Positions Available: 1
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Setting: Acute Care Hospital
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EMR: Epic
Schedule & Coverage
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4–6 shifts per month
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24-hour in-house shifts
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Shift hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
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No office call responsibilities
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Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) take first call
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Flexible monthly coverage
Practice Setting
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369-bed acute care hospital
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Approximately 1,300–1,500 deliveries annually
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20-bed Level III NICU
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Private maternity suites
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Two dedicated cesarean delivery suites
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Antepartum area for high-risk pregnancies
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Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED)
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Epic EMR
Clinical Responsibilities
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Evaluate and treat patients presenting to the OBED
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Manage unassigned OB/GYN patients
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Monitor labor and interpret fetal heart tracings
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Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
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Respond to obstetrical emergencies and labor complications
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Provide consultations to the Emergency Department and medical floors
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Evaluate and manage postpartum patients
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Serve as the primary safety net for the Labor & Delivery unit
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Participate in emergency drills and quality improvement initiatives
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Follow established maternal and neonatal safety protocols
Required Clinical Skills
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Vaginal deliveries
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Cesarean sections
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Emergency obstetrical procedures
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Labor management and fetal monitoring
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Management of obstetrical emergencies
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Recent delivery and surgical experience required
Support Staff
Providers will work alongside an established multidisciplinary team, including:
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In-house Neonatologist
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24/7 Anesthesia coverage
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OB/GYN Hospitalists
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Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
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Family Medicine Physicians
Requirements
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MD or DO required
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Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Completion of an accredited ACGME OB/GYN residency program with robotics training
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Current Texas medical license or willingness to obtain one
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Recent obstetrical delivery and surgical experience
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Comfortable managing high-risk obstetrical patients and emergencies
Travel & Accommodations
Client-covered travel includes:
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Airfare
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Lodging
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Rental car
Ideal Candidate
An experienced Board Certified OB/GYN Physician comfortable providing independent, hospital-based obstetrical care in a busy Labor & Delivery setting. The ideal candidate has recent vaginal delivery and cesarean section experience, strong emergency obstetrical skills, and availability for 4–6 monthly 24-hour shifts.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Flexible 4–6 shifts per month
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24-hour in-house coverage
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CNMs handle first call
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No office call responsibilities
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Level III NICU
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24/7 Anesthesia and in-house Neonatology support
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Epic EMR
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Travel and accommodations covered
Interested candidates should submit their CV and availability to learn more!