OB/GYN Hospitalist

Location:  Nashville, Tennessee
Facility Name:  Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Schedule:  PRN
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This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown is looking for an OB/GYN to join our high volume OB/GYN Hospitalist program.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team of 2 physicians and 2 APPs
• Call structure:  Rotating schedule; 12 or 24-hour shifts
• 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
• Manage high-volume, rewarding clinical scenarios across Labor & Delivery (L&D), High-Risk OB (HROB), and Postpartum (PP) units.
• Provide expert evaluation and treatment in the dedicated OB/GYN Emergency Department, and lead emergency surgeries for unassigned GYN inpatients.

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 Women’s 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

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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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.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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