OB Hospitalist Laborist and Obstetrics/Gynecology

About the Team

Baptist Health Medical Group is a multispecialty, physician-led organization recognized as one of the top 150 places to work in healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review. The group comprises over 1,700 providers across 8 hospitals, including 850 physicians and 750 advanced practice clinicians. The organization is committed to comprehensive administrative support and physician leadership councils, consistently ranking in the top 10% nationally for quality clinical outcomes.

Baptist Health Lexington, a 434-bed tertiary care facility established in 1954, serves as a major medical research and education center. Distinguished three times as a Top Performer by The Joint Commission and named a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence four times, the hospital is renowned for its excellence in heart care, cancer care, and maternity services. Having delivered nearly 150,000 babies, it is annually recognized as the 'Favorite Hospital' and 'Favorite Place to Have a Baby' by the Lexington Herald-Leader. The facility operates six outlying outpatient centers and recently opened a new satellite location in Hamburg in 2024.

About the Role

We are seeking a Board Certified OBGYN Laborist to join a growing practice at Baptist Health Lexington. This role is designed for an experienced OB provider who thrives in a shift-based, inpatient environment. You will provide 24/7 on-site coverage for the labor hall and OB triage, focusing exclusively on OB cases with no GYN or ambulatory responsibilities.

The position offers a unique work-life balance with fewer shifts per month compared to ambulatory practices, featuring shift handoffs to OB Hospitalist partners. You will work within a supportive team of three full-time Laborists, backed by excellent support staff, managing a high-volume floor with 17 beds and 4 operating rooms. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience and the flexibility to cover day, night, and weekend shifts.

About Lexington, Kentucky

Located 75 miles from Louisville, Lexington is Kentucky's second-largest city with a population of over 320,000. Known as the 'Horse Capital of the World' and home to the historic Keeneland Race Course, the city offers a low cost of living and a vibrant cultural scene featuring five historic distilleries. It is a hub for education, hosting the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Lexington Theological Seminary, and Bluegrass Community College. In its first year of inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the best places to live in the United States, Lexington secured the 21st spot.

Hiring Process

Candidates interested in this opportunity should apply directly through the Baptist Health Medical Group portal. The recruitment process includes a review of qualifications, followed by an interview with the practice leadership team. For those requiring assistance with relocation or immigration, experienced support is available, including an immigration attorney for visa processing.

Equal Opportunity

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, seeking to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, or employment status. The organization specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran, and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply to strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace, and employment is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.

For individuals with hearing or speech impairments, Baptist Health facilities can be contacted via the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD).