Description

Laborist/Hospitalist Obstetrics & Gynecology Faculty

Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee
• Physician-led team with collegial, collaborative culture
• Leadership commitment to work/life balance
• 14 shifts/month, 12-hour shifts | No call
• $370,000 base salary + $2,000/shift for extra shifts
• Tuition assistance for faculty, spouse, and children
• No state income tax in TN
• PSLF eligible

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking OB/Gyn Laborists/Hospitalists to join a newly formed section within one of the most dynamic Labor & Delivery units in the Southeast. With 5,700+ deliveries annually and a goal of reaching 7,000, VUMC’s L&D serves as the regional referral destination for complex obstetric patients from community hospitals throughout Middle Tennessee.

“You get to do very cool medicine in an environment where there is always someone to call for help. You are NEVER working alone.” — Dr. Jody Stonehocker, Section Chief

 
Position Highlights

• Shift-based model with no call: 14 shifts/month averaging 12 hours each, with a mix of days, nights, and weekends. Extra shifts compensated at $2,000/shift. Part-time candidates considered.
• Rotate across three roles each shift: (1) L&D primary attending, (2) L&D night coverage, or (3) Inpatient Gynecology “Attending of the Week” — 7 consecutive days covering inpatient gyn consults, transfers, and emergent gyn surgery.
• You are never alone — MFM in-house during the day and available by phone at night; midwives cover high-risk OB and intrapartum obstetrics so you can focus on the most complex patients; world-class subspecialty backup always on campus.
• Exceptional clinical variety: complex obstetric patients from a deeply diverse population including refugees and resettled communities, rural catchment areas in Kentucky and Alabama, transplant patients, and patients in the Firefly program (reducing opioid addiction and suicide mortality in pregnancy).
• Active quality initiatives including primary C-section rate and a new hypertension in pregnancy management program launching this summer in partnership with OB cardiology.
• Collegial, supportive team culture with near-perfect employee satisfaction scores, where holidays are split equitably, and someone is always willing to cover a shift.
• Faculty appointment at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine with opportunities for professional development in education, leadership, and quality improvement — training courses actively sponsored by the department.
• Leadership opportunity available for the right candidate with prior hospitalist or laborist experience — OB Hospitalist fellowship preferred but not required.

Compensation

• Base salary: $370,000
• Extra shifts: $2,000 per shift above 14/month
• Relocation: $10,000
• CME: $4,000 allowance | 10 CME days
• All licenses, certifications, and fees covered separately after start date, including ABOG MOC and ACOG dues

Benefits

• No state income tax in Tennessee
• PSLF eligible — as a non-profit organization, VUMC employees qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition assistance for faculty, spouse, and up to 4 dependent children
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Malpractice coverage included
• Lucrative retirement match
• Immediate access to PTO
• Wellbeing programs covering mental, physical, and financial health

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Completion of a U.S. residency program required
• Prior OB/Gyn hospitalist or laborist experience preferred; OB Hospitalist fellowship preferred for leadership role
• No visa sponsorship available for this position
• A firm commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast, with 7 hospitals, 180+ outpatient clinics, and over 160 residency and fellowship programs. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology includes 170+ physicians, NPs, and CNMs across six specialty divisions, with training programs among the most highly regarded in the country. VUMC’s L&D serves as a direct referral site for community hospitals throughout Middle Tennessee, enabling those hospitals to maintain capacity and stay open in areas that would otherwise become maternity care deserts.

About Nashville
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant cities in the United States — Music City offers world-class dining, arts, sports, and entertainment alongside a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, and a higher-than-average per capita income. Housing ranges from urban downtown to scenic countryside, with an international airport and abundant outdoor activities all within easy reach.

Learn more by applying today!

Lindsay Waters, Physician Recruiter
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.