OB/GYN Physician
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Middle Tennessee (Murfreesboro, TN)
- Facility Name: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
- Schedule: Full time
- Commencement Bonus: Up to 45k
- Comprehensive CME allowance plus dedicated CME days
- 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.
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- 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.
Practice setting: Outpatient OB/GYN clinic with access to state-of-the-art patient rooms, modern surgical suites, and Da Vinci robotic surgery technology.
Patient Population: 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.
Multi-million dollar expansion adding 12,000 sq. ft., 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.
Rated "High Performing" for Maternity Care by U.S. 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.
- Grounded in whole-person care and long-term practice stability within Ascension.
- Leading national non-profit Catholic health system with local autonomy
- Ambient listening AI technology
- 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.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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- 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
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
- Life at Ascension: 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient women's health services, including prenatal care, high-risk obstetric management, and gynecologic surgeries. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, person-centered care within a community-based practice.
Requirements
Must be a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in obstetrics and gynecology. Candidates must be eligible for Tennessee state medical licensure and DEA registration.
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/GYN Physician at Ascension a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 847 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in ob/gyn | ranked against 847 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | OB/GYN median $371k (middle half $315k–$406k)233 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| OB/GYN listings in Tennessee | 11 active | 852 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| OB/GYN pay trend | −6.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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