Physician - OB/GYN

Description

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, is seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN physician to join an established and growing practice. This unique opportunity offers the stability and support of an employed practice model while providing the ability to maximize earnings through a highly competitive RVU-based compensation plan. 

The incoming physician will benefit from the support of three experienced Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs), including two Nurse Practitioners and one Certified Nurse Midwife, who manage a significant portion of the outpatient clinic volume. This collaborative care model enables the physician to focus on inpatient care, expand gynecologic surgical services, and participate in obstetrical call while maintaining a balanced and efficient practice.

Practice Details:

• • First-year income guarantee with a highly competitive RVU-based compensation model designed to reward individual productivity and performance.
  • Located on a picturesque 120-acre wooded campus, home to two CHRISTUS St. Michael hospitals, medical offices, and specialty clinics, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Collaborative care model allows physicians to focus on their areas of clinical interest while benefiting from strong APC support and enhanced patient access.
  • Responsibilities include outpatient OB/GYN care, surgical procedures, rotating OB call, and participation in the call schedule for practice patients.
  • Recruitment need is driven by a long-term medical leave. The practice currently consists of one OB/GYN and shares call coverage with a local OB/GYN group and OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG) Laborist.
  • Modern clinic space featuring 12 exam rooms, a dedicated procedure room for colposcopies, physician offices, laboratory services, and on-site ultrasound.
  • Dedicated surgical block time available. Surgical volume can be tailored to physician preference, with hysterectomies representing the highest-volume procedure, followed by cesarean sections and dilation and curettage (D&C) procedures.
  • Average delivery volume of 50 to 60 births per month, with a cesarean section rate of approximately 25%.
  • Spontaneous night and weekend deliveries handled by Laborist group.
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) available on campus.
  • Current patient mix is approximately 60% obstetrics and 40% gynecology.
  • High-risk obstetrical cases are generally limited to obesity and gestational conditions. Patients requiring advanced maternal-fetal medicine services or management of significant comorbidities are referred to specialists in Dallas, Texas, or Little Rock, Arkansas.

Call Coverage and Hospital Rounds:

OBGYNs from this group and 2 from another OBGYN group rotate and share five (5) 24-hour calls per month for practice patients only.  Calls can be split between group members to be less than 24 hours. Currently OBGYN rounds 3 days/per week; with a new OBGYN physician; M-F rounds will be shared.

Hospital Services:

• 311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented.
• Christus after-hours triage services nurse line assists with call duties
• Epic EMR utilized across both clinic and hospital settings.
• https://www.christushealth.org/locations/st-michael

Qualifications:

• Unrestricted Texas License at start of practice
• Texas Registered DEA
• BC/BE Residency trained OB/GYN
• Upcoming graduation residents encouraged to inquire

About CHRISTUS Health:

• More than 700 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing 41 specialties across 82 clinics throughout Northeast Texas.
• A financially strong, mission-driven Catholic health system known for its fiscal stewardship and commitment to physician professional growth.
• 2018 Acclaim Award Winner- Number One - physician group in the Nation

Additional Benefits Include:

• Sign-on and relocation allowance
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) Matched Savings Plan
• No State income tax

About the Community:

Texarkana offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, straddling the Texas-Arkansas state line. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a low cost of living, excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation. Surrounded by the piney woods, scenic lakes, and rolling landscapes of Northeast Texas, the area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Home to the rapidly growing Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

For immediate consideration, please contact:
Lourdes Kvalem, CHRISTUS Health Physician Recruiter
Phone: 214-395-8604; Lourdes.Kvalem@christusealth.org  
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