Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Nocturnist to join our growing team at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. This position is primarily based at the
Willowbrook campus and focuses on overnight, in-house coverage supporting Labor & Delivery and Obstetrics services.
As a full-time employee of Houston Methodist Physician Organization (HMPO), you will enjoy a competitive salary, shift-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package within a respected academic health system.
Qualifications
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage high-acuity obstetric patients independently
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Prior experience as a nocturnist or hospital-based OB/GYN preferred
- Interest in resident education and supervision preferred (but not required)
Responsibilities
- Work 2 nights/week (no weekends)
- 15-hour shifts (5:00pm to 8:00am)
- Provide overnight, in-house OB/GYN coverage for Labor & Delivery, obstetric triage, and emergency gynecologic care
- Manage laboring patients, obstetric emergencies, and unassigned patients during night shifts
- Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as clinically indicated
- Collaborate closely with nursing staff, anesthesia, neonatology, and daytime OB/GYN teams to ensure continuity of care
- Supervise and support OB/GYN residents during overnight shifts, as applicable
- Participate in quality and safety initiatives related to obstetric care
- Night shifts are structured and scheduled to support work-life balance; weekend and holiday coverage included per nocturnist schedule
About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based, 358-bed hospital located in Northwest Houston. Since opening in 2000, the hospital has provided highly specialized care and is recognized as a leader in women’s services, heart and vascular care, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and sports medicine.
Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to Houston Methodist’s I CARE values—Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—delivering patient-centered, high-quality care to the communities we serve.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is a key component of Houston Methodist’s vision to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, allowing physicians to practice in a supportive academic environment while maintaining clinical autonomy.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Interested candidates should forward a copy of their CV to:
Adeyeye_MDrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)Job Category:
Non-clinicalWith more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s leading hospitals and health care professionals.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ability to manage high-acuity obstetric patients independently
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
- Willingness to work overnight, in-house 15-hour shifts (5:00pm to 8:00am) and scheduled weekend/holiday coverage
- Prior experience as a nocturnist or hospital-based OB/GYN
- Interest in resident education and supervision
What We Do
At Houston Methodist, leading medicine is more than a description of what we do; it’s who we are. Demonstrating an enduring history of health care innovation, Houston Methodist is comprised of a nationally recognized academic medical center, six community hospitals, a long-term acute care hospital, physician organization, research institute and a global health care organization. With over 2,264 operating beds and more than 22,000 employees, we take our responsibility as Houston’s premier health care system seriously. And, with a national reputation for excellence in patient care, innovation and research, we hold ourselves and the careers we build to a higher standard. As a diverse, inclusive and growing health care system, we offer a lifetime of meaningful careers within our many facilities. - Magnet® status achieved by four Houston Methodist hospitals. - Flagship hospital ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas and nationally ranked in 8 adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report (2018-19). - Houston Methodist hospitals have received numerous designations, including Pathway to Excellence™, HealthGrades®, AACN Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence, Guardian of Excellence Award® and the state of Texas Exemplary Five Star award.
