About this opportunity
Baptist Health Medical Group - Kentucky and southern Indiana lists this Obstetrics Physician opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
If you're looking for a practice model that allows you to focus on inpatient and procedural obstetrics without clinic or GYN responsibilities, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a schedule designed to support work-life balance.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out $360,000 base compensation
Quality bonus opportunity
Generous recruitment package
OB-only practice no GYN or outpatient clinic responsibilities
Established OB Hospitalist team supported by experienced clinical staff and direct
Maternal-Fetal Medicine collaboration
17-bed Labor & Delivery unit with 4 ORs
Flexible scheduling with 12-hour day or night shifts and 24-hour shifts
True shift-based model with fewer shifts per month than traditional ambulatory practice settings
24/7 on-site Labor & Delivery and OBED Triage coverage
Dedicated OB ED on site
Seamless physician handoff to an OB Hospitalist partner
24/7 dedicated OB anesthesia coverage
Level III NICU
Strong clinical and administrative support
Your Practice Join an established Laborist team at Baptist Health Lexington and provide dedicated inpatient obstetric care in a collaborative hospital environment.
This is an OB-only, inpatient and procedural practice, allowing you to focus your time and expertise on the patients and procedures that matter most.
Your practice will include: Labor & Delivery coverage
OB triage
Inpatient and procedural obstetric care
24/7 on-site physician coverage
12-hour day/night shifts or 24 hour shifts, or a combination of both
Collaboration with an experienced OB Hospitalist team and support staff
No GYN. No clinic. No ambulatory responsibilities.
The schedule is designed around shift-based coverage, providing meaningful time away from the hospital between shifts.
Compensation & Benefits $360,000 base compensation
Quality bonus opportunity
Recruitment incentives tailored to your needs, which may include: Starting bonus
Training expense stipend
Student loan repayment
Relocation/moving allowance
CME allowance of $6,000, based on full-time employment
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
PSLF-eligible employer
Professional
Benefits Medical
Dental
Vision
401k (with employer match)
Disability (short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance
Emergency Time Off Credit
Who We're Looking For Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible OB/GYN physician who is interested in a dedicated Laborist practice.
The ideal candidate will: Be comfortable practicing inpatient obstetrics
Have experience with procedural OB
Be flexible to provide both day and night coverage
Be available for weekend coverage as part of the shift schedule
Value teamwork and collaborative patient care
Have a strong commitment to quality obstetric care
Experienced OB physicians are preferred, and physicians with 5 10 years of experience are especially encouraged to explore the opportunity.
A 1.0 FTE physician position includes 1,800 clinical hours annually, providing flexibility in how those hours are scheduled. This is equivalent to approximately 150 twelve-hour shifts or 75 twenty-four-hour shifts per year, with the option to combine 12- and 24-hour shifts based on physician preference and scheduling needs
Practice With the Support of Baptist Health Lexington Baptist Health Lexington is a 434-bed tertiary care facility and a major medical research and education center. The hospital has a long history of providing comprehensive maternity care and has delivered nearly 150,000 babies.
The hospital is recognized for excellence in heart care and cancer care and has been recognized multiple times by The Joint Commission and as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.
You'll have access to the resources of Baptist Health Medical Group, including comprehensive administrative and operational support, physician leadership opportunities, an integrated EPIC electronic health record and advanced technology capabilities.
Live and Practice in Lexington Lexington offers the best of both worlds a vibrant city with the pace and accessibility of a welcoming Kentucky community.
Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington offers: Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
Low cost of living
A thriving restaurant and bourbon scene
Keeneland and world-class horse culture
Outdoor recreation and beautiful Bluegrass scenery
University of Kentucky and other higher education opportunities
Easy access to Louisville and other major regional destinations
Whether you're looking to build a career, raise a family or simply enjoy more time away from work, Lexington offers an exceptional quality of life.
For more information please contact:
Becca Petry
Sourcer, Physician Recruitment
Baptist Health Medical Group
Cell:
Office:
About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review
Multispecialty physician-led medical group
8 hospitals with over 1,700 providers, including 850 physicians and more than 750 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
Physician leadership councils
Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.
About Baptist Health Lexington Baptist Health Lexington, a 434-bed tertiary care facility, is a major medical research and education center. Established in 1954, Baptist Health Lexington is recognized for its excellence in heart care and cancer care, and the hospital s Clinical Research Center conducts groundbreaking research in both fields as well as in several other disciplines.
Baptist Health Lexington continues to lead in maternity care, having delivered nearly 150,000 babies. The hospital operates six outlying outpatient centers, including locations in Georgetown, Nicholasville and Richmond.
Baptist Health Lexington has been distinguished three times as a Top Performer by The Joint Commission and has been named a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence four times.
Locally, Baptist Health Lexington is annually recognized as Favorite Hospital and Favorite Place to Have a Baby in the Readers Choice poll conducted by the Lexington Herald-Leader .
A newly built (2024) satellite Baptist Health facility is located in Hamburg.
HPSA Score: 12
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40509, US
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