OB Laborist | Lexington, KY | $360,000 + Quality + Incentives| OB-Only Practice
OB Laborist | Lexington, KY | $360,000 + Quality + Incentives| OB-Only Practice
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 OB 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.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
$360,000 base compensation
Quality bonus opportunity
Recruitment incentives tailored to your needs, which may include:
oStarting bonus
oTraining expense stipend
oStudent loan repayment
oRelocation/moving allowance
oCME allowance of $6,000, based on full-time employment
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.
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.