Barton Associates
We are seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting on Sep 12, 2025. The role involves supervising inpatient and outpatient settings with duties including high-risk consultations and overseeing ultrasound units. Shifts span from 7 am to 7 am, including weekend responsibilities.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
Job Details
- Location: Texas
- Start Date: Sep 12, 2025
- LOA: 12 weeks
- Provider Type Needed: Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician
- Schedule: Shifts from 7 am to 7 am, including weekends
Responsibilities and Duties
- Outpatient Duties:
- Supervise the ultrasound unit for OB scans using G10 machines and GE Viewpoint.
- Review anatomy, BPP, and growth scans.
- Participate in the High Risk OB clinic on Wednesdays to formulate treatment plans, provide recommendations, and prescribe medications.
- Inpatient Duties:
- Conduct high-risk rounding and provide phone consultations with the attending physician.
- On-call responsibilities post-shift, primarily phone-based due to a robust labourist team.
Additional Information
- Required Certifications:
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
- Required Board Certification: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- EMR System: Athenahealth
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.