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OB/GYN – San Antonio, Texas
We're seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join the growing Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine working with the OB/GYN Division in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Located in the nation's seventh largest city within a multicultural metropolitan area, San Antonio offers a population expected to grow an additional 30% over the next 20 years, offering an exceptional professional opportunity!
You'll join the most extensive network of Baylor College of Medicine Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists in San Antonio to care for mother and baby as you work side by side with certified nurse midwives. Patients gain peace of mind from convenient access to the Level IV NICU and Fetal Care Center at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, located across the street.
And as part of Baylor College of Medicine, you'll have access to more than 200 pediatric specialists to ensure the team provides exceptional care and support to every family.
The position will be recruited at the Assistant, Associate or Professor rank based on experience and qualifications. Applicants must possess an MD, MD/PhD, or DO from an accredited medical school and have or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Texas Medical License.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervision of the Certified Nurse Midwives practicing in the division's Center for Midwifery and Women's Health
- Prompt assessment of all patients presenting to the hospital, including patients presenting to the emergency room.
- Management of labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care of all patients admitted to the hospital.
- Admission, management, and discharge of gynecology patients.
- Provide medical and/or surgical management of ectopic pregnancy and gynecology patients.
- Participate in and actively support the quality and safety programs of the hospital.
- Participate in and actively support committee activities of the hospital.
- Provide updates and clear communication between nursing and Ob/Gyn physicians.
- Organize post-acute care for Ob/Gyn patients in the outpatient setting when appropriate.
About CHRISTUS Children's
Serving as a focal point for obstetric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children's is a world-class Children's Hospital in the heart of downtown San Antonio with an established legacy of care dating to 1869. Part of the CHRISTUS Health System (ranked among the best employers in Texas by Forbes), the organization now includes a network of freestanding emergency centers and multi-specialty, maternal and pediatric clinics, as well as outpatient rehabilitation centers located throughout all parts of the city and New Braunfels.
CHRISTUS Children's employs more than 1,000 staff members (including a 400-nurse team) and earned Magnet designation in 2018—the first children's hospital in South Texas to earn the honor. It's also the only hospital in the U.S. to maintain the Gold Level Beacon Award in both its pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. In 2013, the hospital joined forces with Baylor College of Medicine – recently ranked #7 in the top medical schools for pediatrics by U.S. News & World Report – which recruits, employs and oversees all physicians.
About CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital at Westover Hills
Providers within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will also be credentialed to perform deliveries at the adult CHRISTUS facility within the region, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, Westover Hills. With a Level IV Maternal Designation, you will have access to around the clock adult subspeciality care, to ensure your patients are getting the most appropriate level of care during their delivery and inpatient stay. Located to the North and West of Downtown San Antonio, Westover Hills is one of the fastest growing communities in Sn Antonio. The facility will open a new tower to include a larger NICU and Labor and Delivery unit in January 2025.
About San Antonio
The Alamo City is one of Texas' most historic and charming metro areas, blending Old West history, Spanish heritage and all the energy of a big city with the warm, welcoming feel of a small town.
Residents are drawn to San Antonio by its housing prices, which are comparatively lower than other large U.S. cities, along with the area's sunny weather and mild winters, rich diversity, excellent public and private schools, abundance of green space, professional sports, top-notch restaurants, two major amusement parks, shopping, nightlife, entertainment and a strong regional economy—plus easy access to a major airport. Stroll or take a river barge along The River Walk, the city's 15-mile urban waterway.
On the weekends, you can take a short drive from the bustling heart of the city (with its abundant restaurants, shops and galleries) to the beauty and wide-open spaces of the Texas Hill Country with its rolling hills and big Texas skies. You're also conveniently located to explore Austin (less than 90 minutes), Houston (less than three hours), Dallas (about four hours) or the beaches of Galveston (less than four hours).
Plus, as a resident of Texas, you'll pay no state income tax.
How to Apply
Ready to bring your training and passion to a rapidly expanding children's hospital in one of the nation's most vibrant and growing cities? Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text
Email: glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com
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