Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician - Level IV Maternal Care

UMC Physicians | UMC Health System | Lubbock, Texas

UMC Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician to join a growing women's health program in Lubbock, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to practice full-spectrum obstetrics and gynecology with a collaborative team.

Our maternity program is designed to support both excellent clinical care and an exceptional patient experience. UMC offers a Level IV Maternal Designation and is supported by a Level IV NICU, giving physicians the confidence of high-level maternal and neonatal care when pregnancies become complex. Physicians also have access to three unit-based operating suites for surgical delivery, an important advantage for both scheduled and urgent C-sections.

Highlights:

* Level IV Maternal Designation supported by a Level IV NICU

* 3,200 annual deliveries

* Current clinic team: one physician and two APPs

* Average clinic volume: approximately 25 patients per day

* Dedicated OR time: 1.5 days per week

* Call structure: only one weekend per month; physicians take their own call during the week. Texas Tech Physicians maintains dedicated in-house obstetric coverage to provide additional physician support, allowing patient care responsibilities to be shared when needed and creating greater flexibility within the call schedule.

* Three unit-based operating suites for surgical delivery

* Free hospital-based Doula Program for all patients delivering at UMC

* 24-hour lactation support, with outpatient consults available

* L&D staff trained in high-risk obstetrics, including AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring

* Philips fetal monitoring with wireless capability for patient ambulation during labor

* HUGS infant security system

* Queen-sized postpartum beds

UMC Physicians offers the support of a regional health system, a manageable practice structure, a collaborative care environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. The OBGYN team is often described as supportive, optimistic, and a fun group! Patients describe the clinic/clinic team as calm, trustworthy, responsive, supportive, relationship based care, and strong hospital resources.

Why Lubbock?

Lubbock offers an easy, connected quality of life with far more to do than people expect. Home to Texas Tech University and Big 12 sports, the city has the energy of a college town with the convenience of short commutes, affordable living, great schools, strong youth sports, and a safe, family-friendly feel.

Outside of work, physicians can enjoy Broadway shows, concerts, ballet, and performances at Buddy Holly Hall, local art through First Friday Art Trail, museums, live music, wineries, coffee shops, and a surprisingly diverse food scene. It is a place where physicians can build a busy, rewarding practice while still having time to enjoy life.