OB/GYN Hospitalist

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EAP & counseling

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown is expanding its established OB/GYN Hospitalist program in Nashville. The role involves leading complex labor, delivery, and postpartum care on an inpatient unit with a rotating call schedule, within a nonprofit health system.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN, with Tennessee licensure and DEA registration eligibility. Join a respected team and help safeguard physician work-life balance while delivering high-quality obstetric care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO credential from Tennessee Board required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in OB/GYN.
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Inpatient obstetric experience and management of high-risk obstetric cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex labor, delivery, and postpartum cases in a high-volume unit as lead attending for high-risk obstetrics.
• Provide inpatient OB care within an established hospitalist program.
• Collaborate with a small team of physicians and APPs to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible inOB

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Elevate your clinical practice without sacrificing your personal life. Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown is expanding its established OB/GYN Hospitalist program in heart-of-town Nashville.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Join an established team of 2 physicians and 2 APPs


• Call structure: Rotating schedule


• Practice setting: inpatient


• Employed position within a nonprofit health system


• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN


• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration


• We treat physician burnout as a systemic challenge, not an individual responsibility. By protecting your shift limits, offering flexible schedule structures, and providing robust administrative support, we ensure you can bring your best self to work and leave work behind when you step out


• Manage complex labor, delivery, and postpartum cases across a high-volume unit, serving as the lead attending for high-risk obstetric conditions

About The Facility

• 683 licensed acute and rehab care beds


• Serving a population of approximately 730,000


• High volume specialty care in women's health, orthopedics and multidisciplinary lung cancer and robotic surgery


• Recent expansions at our Midtown hospital include a new ICU and surgical tower, and the Womens Hospital Pavilion which opened in 2023.


• Integrated referral network


• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture


• Long-term practice stability


• National network with local autonomy


• Mission-centered care rooted in service


• Ambient listening AI technology

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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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: pro-rated 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

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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