OB/GYN Hospitalist

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville is expanding its OB/GYN Hospitalist program, joining an established team of 2 physicians and 2 APPs in an inpatient setting. The role is employed within a nonprofit health system and requires BC/BE in OB/GYN with Tennessee licensure and DEA.

You will lead complex labor, delivery and postpartum cases as the lead attending for high-risk obstetric conditions, with a focus on protecting shift limits and a supportive administrative structure.

Qualifications

• MD/DO credentialed from state medical board required.
• Board certification or eligibility in OB/GYN required.
• Tennessee licensure and DEA registration must be obtained prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead attending for high-risk obstetric conditions in a high-volume inpatient unit.
• Manage complex labor, delivery and postpartum cases.
• Collaborate with a team of physicians and APPs in a hospitalist model.

Education

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

Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN

Tennessee medical licensure and DEA registration

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 law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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