Obstetrics Hospitalist (Inpatient Only) Career Opportunity, Louisville, KY

Obstetrics Hospitalist (Inpatient Only) Career Opportunity, Louisville, KY

Norton Women’s Care, a part of Norton Healthcare, is building a new OBGYN Hospitalist program providing 24/7 inpatient coverage at two hospital facilities in Louisville, KY. All OBGYN Hospitalists, including PRN physicians, have the ability to self-schedule 12 or 24 hour work shifts at either hospital location. Please see below the position details and the Norton Women’s Care Highlights.

About the Position

• Full-time opportunities offer up to $160,000 in sign-on and recruitment incentive bonuses based on experience and compensation policies. Part-time opportunities are eligible to receive a prorated amount equal to the candidate’s FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

• Full-time equivalent (FTE) 1.0 position is equal to working a minimum of 77 (24-hour) shifts or 1,848 hours annually; work shifts/hours and compensation prorated based on the FTE

• Annual salary for 1.0 FTE equal to $300,000 for 2 years of experience or less; $325,000 for 2+ years of experience

• A one-time relocation bonus is provided based on eligibility criteria, paid malpractice insurance, 403b retirement matching plan, paid business expenses, continuing medical education, and other standard Norton Healthcare employee benefits 

Norton Women’s Care Highlights

• Access to specialists within Norton Women’s Care, including cardio-obstetrics, gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, urogynecology, pelvic health program, obsetrics and women’s mental health providers

• Opportunity to partner with Norton Healthcare Belonging & Health Equity to improve care for underserved women across their life span

• Norton Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

• The America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 list, published on Newsweek’s website in April 2025, includes hospitals that provide high quality maternity care and an excellent childbirth experience

• Access to a Level IV, Level III, and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit

• In 2024, Norton Women’s Care delivered 8,412 babies

• Norton Children’s Maternal Fetal Medicine preforms over 23,000 visits annually, including diabetes education

• Norton Maternal Opiate & Substance Treatment (MOST) Program treats approximately 100 annual admissions to provide prenatal care for women with substance use disorder

Requirements for the position:

• Medical degree/diploma

• Residency/fellowship certification

• Kentucky and Indiana medical license or license eligible 

Nidia Jardon Hernandez