Obstetrics and Gynecology - Physician

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital

Schedule: Part-Time; 12 or 24-hour shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a, 7-8 shifts per month)

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

• Join an established team of 2 physicians and 2 APPs
• Call structure: Rotating schedule
• 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
• We treat physician burnout as a systemic challenge, not an individual responsibility. By protecting your shift limits, offering flexible schedule structures, and providing robust administrative support, we ensure you can bring your best self to work and leave work behind when you step out
• Manage complex labor, delivery, and postpartum cases across a high-volume unit, serving as the lead attending for high-risk obstetric conditions

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 Womens 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
• Ambient listening AI technology

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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• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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.

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