Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
At a glance
OB/GYN role at UK King's Daughters. Ashland, KY · full-time · $400,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Provide obstetrics and gynecology care across outpatient clinic, surgery, and labor and delivery
- Share call with the OB/GYN team in a 1:5 rotation
- Use robotic-assisted surgery when appropriate, with access to dedicated gynecology operating rooms
- Work with laborists, anesthesiologists, and pediatric hospitalists to support patient care
What you bring
- You hold OB/GYN board certification or are eligible to become board-certified
Who this fits
This hospital-employed role suits a physician seeking a full-scope OB/GYN practice with clinic, surgery, and labor and delivery work. The position is full-time in Ashland, Kentucky, with a 1:5 shared call rotation and a flexible schedule that includes 6 weeks off.
From the employer
OB/GYN Job Description
UK King's Daughters, a 455-bed regional referral center serving Kentucky and Ohio. We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB/GYN physician to join a well-established, hospital-employed group in Ashland, Kentucky. This is an excellent opportunity to practice the full scope of obstetrics and gynecology in a supportive, team-based setting with access to advanced technology, experienced support staff, and a strong referral network.
You'll enjoy a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on providing high-quality women's health care to a welcoming Appalachian community.
The incoming physician will earn $400k annual salary guarantees plus wRVU productivity bonuses and quality/customer incentives. We also provide excellent benefits, paid malpractice, and a flexible work schedule that includes six weeks off and manageable call.
Position Highlights:
- Join a growing team of OB/GYNs and certified nurses
- Balanced schedule: Outpatient clinic + surgical + labor & delivery time
- 1:5 shared call rotation for optimal work-life balance
- Access to modern LDRP suites and dedicated ORs for GYN surgery
- Advanced technology including robotic-assisted surgery available
- Support from experienced laborists, anesthesiologists, and pediatric hospitalists
Located along the scenic Ohio River, Ashland, Kentucky offers a blend of small-town charm and urban convenience. Residents enjoy:
- Affordable cost of living with no traffic and low crime
- Access to excellent public and private schools
- Outdoor recreation including hiking, boating, and golf
- A vibrant arts and music scene, local festivals, and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Convenient access to Huntington, WV (20 minutes) and Lexington, KY (2 hours)
Ashland is a town of about 25,000 people, located along the Ohio River. We have a clean town with minimal traffic, a beautiful and very active performing arts theater, an indoor tennis center, a large downtown park, and boutique shopping. Our Tri-State region (Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia) is renowned for safe, family-friendly communities with an excellent cost of living.