OB/GYN Physician

OB/GYN Physician — Full Time Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital | Middle Tennessee Position Overview Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is seeking a motivated, Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN physician to join an established, employed practice at Saint Elizabeth Women’s Clinic in Middle Tennessee. Located in one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, this position offers the unique opportunity to build a thriving practice supported by a dedicated team, strong referral network, and the full resources of a regional women’s health leader. As a Southern Regional Hub backed by massive system-wide capital investments, we combine high-volume clinical energy with state-of-the-art facilities and high-acuity capabilities. Practice Highlights & Schedule Collaborative Team: Join an established practice currently comprising 3 physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Balanced Workweek: 2 to 2.5 Clinic Days 2 Procedure Days 0.5 Day Administrative Time Call Structure: Dedicated OB Hospitalist (Laborist) coverage manages unassigned patients, L&D triage, and OB emergency cases, eliminating traditional after-hours office call and protecting your quality of life. Practice Setting: Outpatient OB/GYN clinic with access to state-of-the-art patient rooms, modern surgical suites, and Da Vinci robotic surgery technology. Patient Population: Dedicated community-based women's health practice delivering care to a complex, resource-intensive patient base. Facility & Service Line Capabilities Hospital Overview: 411-bed facility serving a regional population of approximately 350,000 and delivering over 3,500 babies annually. Level III NICU: Features the newly opened 22-bed Lee and Susan Moss Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to manage high-acuity infants close to home. Expanded L&D Footprint: Multi-million dollar expansion adding 12,000 sq. ft., including 14 LDR rooms, 36 Postpartum suites, 4 LDRPs, and additional shelled space for future growth. Subspecialty Access: Robust multidisciplinary collaboration with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and specialized OB nursing teams. Clinical Recognition: Rated "High Performing" for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report and holds a 5-Star Rating from the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC). Designation: Located in an area with active Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) / Medically Underserved Area (MUA/P) designations. Compensation & Benefits Commencement bonus up to $45k Competitive base salary with productivity incentives Comprehensive CME allowance plus dedicated CME days Comprehensive health, retirement, and liability coverage Direct support for practicing at the top of your license within a non-profit health system Requirements Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Licensure: Eligible for or holds active medical licensure credentialed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners prior to hire. Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Registration: Active or eligible for DEA registration. Why Choose Ascension Saint Thomas? Ascension Saint Thomas is Middle Tennessee's leader in fully integrated "lifecycle" women's health, offering comprehensive care from well-woman visits and cardio-obstetrics through menopause care. Physician-Led Culture: Deeply collaborative environment with direct physician representation on executive committees, peer review boards, and clinical governance. Educational Environment: Active engagement with residency rotation ties, fostering a continuous learning culture focused on evidence-based medicine. Mission-Centered Care: Grounded in whole-person care and long-term practice stability within Ascension, a leading national non-profit Catholic health system. #J-18808-Ljbffr