OB Laborist | Lexington, KY | $360,000 + Quality + Incentives| OB-Only Practice

Baptist Health Medical Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 306,000 - 414,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Training expense stipend

Student loan repayment

Relocation allowance

CME allowance of $6,000

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN to join our dedicated Laborist team. This OB-only, inpatient practice focuses on obstetric care with 24/7 on-site coverage and a 17-bed Labor & Delivery unit.

Flexible shift options include 12-hour day/night or 24-hour shifts to support work-life balance. Ideal candidates have inpatient obstetrics and procedural OB experience, with a strong commitment to collaborative patient care and quality obstetric outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible OB/GYN with inpatient obstetrics experience.
• Flexible to provide day and night coverage including weekends.
• Strong commitment to quality obstetric care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient obstetric care on Laborist team.
• Perform procedural OB as required.
• Collaborate with obstetric specialists and hospital staff.
• Cover 12-hour shifts and 24-hour shifts as scheduled.

Skills

Procedural OB experience

Inpatient obstetrics

Teamwork

Education

Board Certification/Board Eligible OB/GYN

Job description

If you're looking for a practice model that allows you to focus on inpatient and procedural obstetrics without clinic or GYN responsibilities, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a schedule designed to support work-life balance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $360,000 base compensation
• Quality bonus opportunity
• Generous recruitment package
• OB-only practice – no GYN or outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Established OB Hospitalist team supported by experienced clinical staff and direct
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaboration
• 17-bed Labor & Delivery unit with 4 ORs
• Flexible scheduling with 12-hour day or night shifts and 24-hour shifts
• True shift-based model with fewer shifts per month than traditional ambulatory practice settings
• 24/7 on-site Labor & Delivery and OB triage coverage
• Dedicated OB ED on site
• Seamless physician handoff to an OB Hospitalist partner
• 24/7 dedicated OB anesthesia coverage
• Level III NICU
• Strong clinical and administrative support

Your Practice

Join an established Laborist team at Baptist Health Lexington and provide dedicated inpatient obstetric care in a collaborative hospital environment.

This is an OB-only, inpatient and procedural practice, allowing you to focus your time and expertise on the patients and procedures that matter most.

Your practice will include:

• Labor & Delivery coverage
• OB triage
• Inpatient and procedural obstetric care
• 24/7 on-site physician coverage
• 12-hour day/night shifts or 24 hour shifts, or a combination of both
• Collaboration with an experienced OB Hospitalist team and support staff

No GYN. No clinic. No ambulatory responsibilities.

The schedule is designed around shift-based coverage, providing meaningful time away from the hospital between shifts.

A 1.0 FTE physician position includes 1,800 clinical hours annually, providing flexibility in how those hours are scheduled. This is equivalent to approximately 150 twelve-hour shifts or 75 twenty-four-hour shifts per year, with the option to combine 12- and 24-hour shifts based on physician preference and scheduling needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• $360,000 base compensation
• Quality bonus opportunity
• Recruitment incentives tailored to your needs, which may include:
• Starting bonus
• Training expense stipend
• Student loan repayment
• Relocation/moving allowance
• CME allowance of $6,000, based on full-time employment
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Professional student loan dept repayment advising

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Disability (short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance
• Emergency Time Off Credit
• Etc.

Who We're Looking For

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN physician who is interested in a dedicated Laborist practice.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable practicing inpatient obstetrics
• Have experience with procedural OB
• Be flexible to provide both day and night coverage
• Be available for weekend coverage as part of the shift schedule
• Value teamwork and collaborative patient care
• Have a strong commitment to quality obstetric care

Experienced OB physicians are preferred, and physicians with 5–10 years of experience are especially encouraged to explore the opportunity.

Practice With the Support of Baptist Health Lexington

Baptist Health Lexington is a 434-bed tertiary care facility and a major medical research and education center. The hospital has a long history of providing comprehensive maternity care and has delivered nearly 150,000 babies.

The hospital is recognized for excellence in heart care and cancer care and has been recognized multiple times by The Joint Commission and as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence.

You’ll have access to the resources of Baptist Health Medical Group, including comprehensive administrative and operational support, physician leadership opportunities, an integrated EPIC electronic health record and advanced technology capabilities.

Live and Practice in Lexington

Lexington offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant city with the pace and accessibility of a welcoming Kentucky community.

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington offers:

• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
• Low cost of living
• A thriving restaurant and bourbon scene
• Keeneland and world-class horse culture
• Outdoor recreation and beautiful Bluegrass scenery
• University of Kentucky and other higher education opportunities
• Easy access to Louisville and other major regional destinations

Whether you're looking to build a career, raise a family or simply enjoy more time away from work, Lexington offers an exceptional quality of life.