OB/GYN Hospitalist

Your future role at a glance 

Title: OB/GYN Hospitalist

Location: Austin, TX | Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center; Round Rock, TX | Ascension Seton Williamson

Base Salary: Hourly $150-200/hr 

Malpractice coverage with tail

$7000 CME yearly, 5 CME days | Full-time

Signing bonus | Full-time

 

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Are you ready to be a foundational part of something historic? Ascension Seton is launching its inaugural OB Hospitalist program, coinciding with the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Women’s Health Tower at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.

 

We are seeking passionate, adaptable OB/GYNs to join a dedicated team providing 24/7 onsite coverage. This is a rare opportunity to step away from traditional private practice administrative burdens and step into a role where you can focus purely on clinical excellence, patient safety, and shaping the culture of a brand-new flagship program. With three distinct site options and highly flexible scheduling, you can design a career that truly fits your lifestyle.

 

 

• Shape the foundational culture of this brand-new flagship program, actively contributing to the work-flows and growth of our inaugural OB hospitalist service line.
• Champion patient safety and satisfaction through seamless, round-the-clock continuity of care, ensuring every patient experiences a safe and supportive birth journey.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based interventions for complex and high-acuity cases across our regional facilities.
• Enjoy unmatched flexibility. Choose from full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules with flexible 12-hour or 24-hour shift models to maximize your work-life balance.

 

About the Practice

• Practice Setting: Inpatient only
• Employed physician within a nonprofit Catholic health system
• Choice of 3 initial sites with high, medium, and low acuity
• Full-time 120 hours/month; Part-time 60 hours/month
• NICU staffed with Dell Children's Neonatologists
• Serving the Austin proper population of approximately 1.02 million and Round Rock population of 142,000

 

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

 

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. 

 

 

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

#HeC, #obgyn, #obhospitalist, #womenshealth, #oblaborist 

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