OB Hospitalist to join established team at a prestigious hospital in St. Louis
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Job Description
Additional Information About the Role
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified OB Hospitalist to join our well-established team in St. Louis, Missouri.
This position offers a flexible schedule, no at-home call responsibilities, and the opportunity to practice in a high-volume, clinically rewarding environment while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Why Missouri Baptist Medical Center?
Missouri Baptist Medical Center was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care, the highest distinction awarded in its annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings.
Additionally, Missouri Baptist Medical Center is the only hospital in St. Louis County designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), recognizing excellence in nursing and patient care.
- Practice Highlights
- Inpatient obstetrical care only
- Admit and triage obstetrical patients
- Manage antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum care
- Obstetrics-focused practice with no gynecologic responsibilities
- Rotating schedule including weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays
Typical Schedule Consists Of
- One 12-hour shift per week
- One 24-hour shift per week
- No at-home call required
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with weekend and holiday incentives
- Compensation ranges from $140 to $175 per hour
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life insurance
- And more
- 401(k)/403(b) retirement plan with:
- Employer match
- Automatic 4% contribution, regardless of employee participation
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
Optional Call Opportunities on Days Off
- $150 stipend for a 12-hour on-call shift
- Additional hourly compensation if called in (rare occurrence)
About St. Louis
St. Louis offers the perfect combination of affordability, vibrant neighborhoods, world-class healthcare, professional sports, exceptional dining, and family-friendly attractions. Whether you're seeking an urban lifestyle or suburban living, the region provides a variety of options to fit your needs.
- For additional information or confidential consideration, please contact:
- Rachel Murray
- Advisor, Talent - Physician rachel.murray@bjc.org
Overview
Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families.
Responsibilities
Manages the medical care of assigned patients.
Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.
Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws.
Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctorate
- Medicine
Experience
- 2-5 years
- Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
- Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Physician
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
Candidates must be Board-Certified physicians with a Doctorate in Medicine and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires a valid medical license and the ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OB Hospitalist to join established team at a prestigious hospital in St. Louis at BJC HealthCare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 800 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$328k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $361k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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