<p>A Houston, Texas hospital is recruiting a Board-Certified OB/GYN to serve as Medical Director of its OB Hospitalist Program — a dual-role opportunity combining direct inpatient obstetric care with program leadership, quality oversight, and team development. This position is designed for an experienced OB/GYN hospitalist ready to shape clinical operations and drive best practices within a dynamic, high-acuity labor and delivery environment. Houston's nationally recognized medical community, zero state income tax, and physician-friendly legal climate make this an exceptionally strong platform for a senior clinician stepping into formal leadership.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Guaranteed hourly rate with holiday shift incentives</li> <li>Flexible scheduling structure with a minimum commitment of 7 shifts per month (24-hour shifts)</li> <li>Comprehensive health insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Malpractice insurance coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance to support ongoing professional development</li> <li>Texas state income tax advantage — zero state income tax</li> <li>Physician-friendly legal environment in Texas</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role overseeing a dedicated OB Hospitalist Program within a hospital-based setting in Houston, TX</li> <li>Combines direct patient care responsibilities with clinical leadership, program development, and strategic oversight</li> <li>Minimum of 7 twenty-four-hour shifts per month; flexible scheduling beyond that floor</li> <li>Active participation in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation compliance</li> <li>Collaborative practice model working alongside hospital staff and private attending physicians</li> <li>Responsibility for implementing and refining clinical best practices across the OB hospitalist team</li> <li>Oversight of team-building, staff communication, and day-to-day clinical operations on labor and delivery</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) required</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of experience as an OB/GYN hospitalist strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital-based OB/GYN setting</li> <li>Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary hospital staff and community-based private physicians</li> <li>Strong communication and team-building skills suited to a Medical Director role</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain; additional certifications as required by the facility</li> <li>Commitment to hospital committee participation, quality initiatives, and compliance with accreditation standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to the Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world — offering unmatched professional networks, subspecialty collaboration, and academic resources. The metro area combines a low cost of living relative to other major U.S. cities, no state income tax, a diverse culinary and cultural scene, and year-round warm weather with easy access to Gulf Coast recreation. Families benefit from highly regarded public and private school options across the region's many distinct neighborhoods, and two major international airports connect Houston to virtually anywhere.</p>