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PRN OB Hospitalist opportunity to join an established team in St. Louis.

OB/GYNIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$140-$175/hr

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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 PRN, Board-Certified OB Hospitalist to join our well-established team in St. Louis, Missouri.

This position offers flexible scheduling, no at-home call responsibilities, and the opportunity to practice in a high-volume, clinically rewarding environment while maintaining exceptional 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
  • Flexible PRN scheduling including availability for weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays
  • Opportunities for 12-hour and 24-hour shifts
  • No at-home call required

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Compensation ranges from $140 to $175 per hour
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Additional compensation opportunities available for optional call coverage

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

Rachel Murray

  • Advisor, Talent - Physician Recruitment rachel.murray@bjc.org
  • 314-225-9629

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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

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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. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and a valid medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Antepartum managementLabor and delivery managementClinical documentationPatient safetyMedical supervisionResident instructionCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN OB Hospitalist opportunity to join an established team in St. Louis. at BJC HealthCare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 840 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 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).

OB/GYN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in ob/gynranked against 840 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$361k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
OB/GYN listings in Missouri22 active849 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
OB/GYN pay trend−6.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (840 Ob/gyn listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About BJC HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance provided
Flexible PRN scheduling
No at-home call
401(k) with match
Automatic 4% retirement contribution
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid time off

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.