Physician - OBGYN Hospitalist

Position Details

• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospitalist
• Schedule: 12 or 24 hour shifts
• Practice Detail: Inpatient only
• EMR System: Cerner (IP)
• Facilities: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Williamson, Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location: Austin, TX; Round Rock, TX

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Exciting opportunity to join the inaugural Ascension Seton OB Hospitalist group in Austin, Texas! As we prepare for the grand opening of our state‑of‑the‑art Women’s Health Tower at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin—a facility designed to deliver comprehensive patient‑centered care across the spectrum of women’s health—we are establishing a dedicated Obstetric Hospitalist Program. This team will enhance safety, continuity, and patient satisfaction through 24/7 on‑site obstetric coverage at two sites and weekend coverage at a third site.

The Obstetric Hospitalist will provide round‑the‑clock inpatient obstetric care, ensuring immediate availability for labor and delivery triage, emergent obstetric events, and inpatient consultations. The ideal candidate is a board‑certified/board‑eligible OB/GYN who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care.

Position Highlights

• Three site choices – Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson (Round Rock, TX), Dell Children’s Medical Center Special Delivery Unit
• Flexible scheduling models including 12 or 24‑hour shifts
• Full‑time, part‑time or PRN available
• Service commitments: Dell Children’s Medical Center – 24/7, 7 days/week; Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson – Friday 5 pm to Monday 8 am; Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin – 7 pm to 7 am weekdays, Friday 7 pm to Monday 7 am.
• Compensation per hour: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin – $200/hr; Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson – $180/hr; Dell Children’s Medical Center – $150/hr
• Professional liability coverage with tail.
• Participation in shaping the culture, workflows, and growth of a new flagship program in women’s health.
• Holistic benefits available for full or part‑time

Additional Requirements

• Completion of an accredited residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABOG
• Current Texas medical license (or eligibility) and DEA registration by start date
• Prior experience as an OB hospitalist or in high‑acuity obstetrics preferred but not required.

About Ascension Seton

• Members belong to a large community of providers delivering compassionate, personalized care, especially for those affected by poverty.
• Best practices are shared across a smart network within the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
• Includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals serving as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.
• Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world‑class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children’s Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non‑profit, faith‑based national health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

EEO Statement

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Military Friendly

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