OBGYN opportunity with established and growing CHRISTUS practice in Texarkana (NE Texas)

OBGYN opportunity with established and growing CHRISTUS practice in Texarkana (NE Texas)

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael's hospital in Texarkana is seeking a BE/BC OB/GYN Physician to join an established practice. This unique opportunity offers the stability and support of an employment model combined with the ability to maximize earnings through RVU-based compensation. The incoming physician will benefit from a strong referral network, a growing patient base, and the autonomy to expand clinical interests.

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 the OB/GYN physician to focus on areas of clinical interest while benefiting from strong APC support and patient access.
  • Established practice is well staffed by experienced Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs), including two Nurse Practitioners and a Certified Nurse Midwife, who manage a significant portion of clinic volume, including new and established OB/GYN patients.
  • Opportunity to build and grow a patient panel with clinical autonomy and a balanced scope of practice.
  • Physician responsibilities include outpatient OB/GYN care, surgical procedures, and participation in the call rotation for practice patients, in collaboration with APC providers.
  • Recruitment needs driven by long-term medical leave; the practice currently consists of one OB/GYN and shares call coverage with another local OB/GYN group.
  • 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%.
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  • Patient mix consists of approximately 60% obstetrics and 40% gynecology.
  • High-risk obstetrical cases are generally limited to obesity and gestational conditions. Patients requiring advanced maternal-fetal care or management of significant comorbidities are referred to specialists in Dallas, Texas, or Little Rock, Arkansas.
  • Additional obstetrical support provided by OBHG Laborist, assist with spontaneous overnight and weekend deliveries, enhancing physician work-life balance and call coverage.

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. 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@Christushealth.org

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