OB/GYN Opportunity in Owensboro, Kentucky

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity Overview

Become a part of a dedicated team consisting of 5 physicians, complemented by 5 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), 1 Physician Assistant (PA), and 2 nurse midwives.

The group operates on a weekend call schedule of 1:7. The hospital provides a range of services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), an OB Hospitalist Group for support and management of the OB Emergency Department, as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) consultation services.

With an annual average of 2,200 deliveries, the facility is equipped with 3 da Vinci® surgical systems and utilizes Epic as its Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This established practice offers the potential for a busy schedule, depending on your preferences.

As a not-for-profit organization, we also host a Family Medicine Residency program, providing teaching opportunities for those interested.

Benefits Package

• Guaranteed base salary for the first 3 years, along with potential productivity bonuses.
• Upfront relocation bonus of $50,000.
• Student loan assistance and residency stipends available.
• 240 hours of paid time off annually.
• $6,000 allocated for Continuing Medical Education (CME) each year.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement plan options.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included.

About Our Organization

We are a nonprofit health system committed to healing the sick and enhancing the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. Our network includes a flagship regional hospital, recognized for its innovative design and engineering, along with several community hospitals and outpatient facilities.

Each year, we handle over 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver around 2,200 babies, and operate the region's only Level III NICU. Our physicians conduct nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including close to 150 open-heart surgeries, and we experience 90,000 Emergency Department visits alongside more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually.

Flagship Hospital Features

Our 477-bed flagship hospital, which opened in 2013 after a comprehensive design and construction phase, replaced an older facility that had been in operation since 1938. It stands as one of Kentucky's most advanced hospitals, featuring a sophisticated Epic system, a 20-bed NICU, and a patient tower designed for efficiency and enhanced patient experience. The hospital has received multiple awards for its architectural excellence and was the first in the world to achieve certification from Audubon International.

On average, the hospital sees 2,200 births, 18,000 admissions, and 500,000 outpatient visits each year. The organization employs nearly 5,000 individuals and has a medical staff of 370.

• 16 operating room suites.
• 3 da Vinci® surgical systems for minimally invasive procedures.
• Expanded Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Epic EMR system.
• RFID technology for tracking and inventory management.

Life in Owensboro, KY

Owensboro, KY, is often regarded as one of America's hidden gems. This mid-sized city, located along the Ohio River, boasts a vibrant economy, excellent educational institutions, and a wealth of recreational activities. Its strategic location allows easy access to major cities such as Nashville, Louisville, and St. Louis.

Community involvement is encouraged through a robust chamber of commerce, various boards and organizations, and numerous youth sports and activities. You will quickly feel at home in Owensboro!

• Recognized as one of America's Best Places to Work by CNN/Business Week.
• Awarded the title of "Hear the Music" City in 2019 by Brand USA.
• Named a Top City for Millennials by Business Insider.