OB/GYN Hospitalist - Saint Luke's East Hospital - Lee's Summit, MO (Kansas City Metro Area)
Compensation
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Job Description
Saint Luke’s in Kansas City, MO is seeking a BC/BE OB/GYN Hospitalist to join an existing practice at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO.
About the Position
The OB Hospitalist Group consists of BC/BE physicians providing evidenced-based care to a diverse patient population at Saint Luke’s East Hospital
The OBGYN Hospitalist provides care on labor & delivery as well as surgical care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients, including unassigned OB and gynecologic patients presenting through the ED
Responsibilities include to serve as a clinical resource for L&D staff, patient assessment and triage, care coordination and/or coverage as needed for two delivering OB groups, unassigned deliveries, and surgical procedures, including surgical assist, as needed; high risk patients are transferred to Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
Strong sub-specialty support including MFM, anesthesia, neonatologist, GYN/ONC, and URO/GYN
Rotating/flexible shifts & typically 7 – 9 shifts per month; Mon-Fri nights (14 hrs.) 5PM-7AM & weekends (24 hrs.) 7AM-7AM
Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to quality, safety and patient satisfaction and have a minimum of three years obstetrics/gynecology experience.
Saint Luke’s has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME
About Saint Luke’s
Saint Luke’s serves the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States.
Through its 10 hospitals and campuses, multiple health service organizations, and more than 100 primary and specialty care offices, Saint Luke’s provides the highest levels of quality and compassionate health care and health-related services for patients in urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty services across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas.
Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the elite hospitals in the region. Saint Luke’s is committed to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education.
About Saint Luke’s East Hospital
Saint Luke’s East Hospital is part of Saint Luke’s, the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Saint Luke’s East has experienced consistent growth each year, continuing to meet the growing needs of Eastern Jackson County.
Located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Saint Luke’s East offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, maternity unit with NICU, nationally accredited Breast Center with 3D mammography, comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, pain management services, robotic surgery, and Hip & Knee Center.
Saint Luke’s East earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for excellent quality measures, including safety, effectiveness, and patient experience.
The hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and received The Joint Commission›s Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement. Saint Luke’s East is also named as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity.
About Kansas City
Saint Luke's is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic.
The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience
- Less than 1 year
- Licensure managed by MSO - N/A (Information only, Not certificate)
- Doctorate Degree
Job Details
- Full Time
- Night (United States of America)
Key Responsibilities
The OB/GYN Hospitalist provides evidence-based care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, including surgical procedures and unassigned patient management. They also serve as a clinical resource for labor and delivery staff and coordinate care for delivering OB groups.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN and possess a minimum of three years of experience in the field. A doctorate degree is required for this position.
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 Hospitalist - Saint Luke's East Hospital - Lee's Summit, MO (Kansas City Metro Area) at Saint Luke's Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 861 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in ob/gyn | ranked against 861 Ob/gyn listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | OB/GYN median $328k (middle half $286k–$328k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| OB/GYN listings in Missouri | 19 active | 868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| OB/GYN hiring demand | #7 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 308 postings, 192 closed |
| New OB/GYN listings | 286 in the last 30 days | 274 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| OB/GYN pay trend | −3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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- No call
- No weekends
About Saint Luke's Health System
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Lee's Summit
- Median resident rent
- $1,422/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.