What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locums OB Hospitalist Physician — Corpus Christi, TX (Sept 14 & 18; Level IV, 24-hr Coverage) position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
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