Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN Physician)

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Schedule: Full time
Commencement Bonus: Up to 45k
Comprehensive health, retirement, and liability coverage
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 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.
Outpatient OB/GYN clinic with access to state-of-the-art patient rooms, modern surgical suites, and Da Vinci robotic surgery technology.
Dedicated community-based women's health practice delivering care to a complex, resource-intensive patient base.
Employed position within a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Board Certified or Board Eligible in obstetrics & gynecology
Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
Rooted in compassionate, person-centered care, our practice delivers essential, dignity-first health services to a diverse patient population, with a strong commitment to serving Medicaid, TennCare, and historically underserved families
Direct comprehensive outpatient and inpatient women's health services, conducting routine and complex prenatal care, high-risk obstetric management, routine gynecologic care, hospital deliveries, outpatient/inpatient procedures, and laparoscopic or da Vinci robotic surgeries
About the Facility

• 411-bed facility serving a regional population of approximately 350,000 and delivering over 3,500 babies annually.
• Features the newly opened 22-bed Lee and Susan Moss Family Neonatal Level III Intensive Care Unit to manage high-acuity infants close to home.
• including 14 LDR rooms, 36 Postpartum suites, 4 LDRPs, and additional shelled space for future growth.
• Robust multidisciplinary collaboration with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, and specialized OB nursing teams.
• News & World Report and holds a 5-Star Rating from the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC).

Why Physicians Choose Ascension
Middle Tennessee's leader in fully integrated "lifecycle" women's health, offering comprehensive care from well-woman visits and cardio-obstetrics through menopause care.
Deeply collaborative environment with direct physician representation on executive committees, peer review boards, and clinical governance.
Active engagement with residency rotation ties, fostering a continuous learning culture focused on evidence-based medicine.
Leading national non-profit Catholic health system with local autonomy
What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration:
~ Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

#Benefits that help you thrive
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: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Where purpose meets opportunity 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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