Locums OB Call Coverage Decatur, Texas
A community hospital in Decatur, Texas is seeking an OB for locum tenens call coverage. This is an OB-only role with a low call burden, no in-house requirement, and strong L&D support.
Assignment DetailsCoverage dates: January 12, 2026 - April 12, 2026Call coverage onlyTypically scheduled in 7 consecutive day blocksMonday 7:00 a.m. - following Monday 7:00 a.m.
Call Structure24-hour on-call coverageStandby call only; no in-house requirementMust be available to respond within 30 minutes if calledAverage of approximately 4 call-ins per call blockEstimated 1-2 deliveries per call blockAdditional call-ins may include weekend discharges or OB emergency/triage situations
Coverage ExpectationsMonday 7:00 a.m. - Friday noon:On-call physician covers unassigned and drop-in patients only (infrequent)
Friday noon - Monday 7:00 a.m.:On-call physician covers all OB calls, including patients of local providers
Practice ScopeOB onlyNo gynecology responsibilitiesAverage patient volume: 2Average deliveries: approximately 1.7 per dayFacility averages 30-40 deliveries per month (majority delivered by local providers)
Practice SettingHospital-based labor and deliverySupport from L&D servicesTemporary or emergency privileges feasible if no significant red flags
TechnologyEMR: eClinicalWorks (eCW)
RequirementsBoard Certified or Board Eligible - Required
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