Obstetrician Jobs
Obstetrician jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and private practice groups, at every level from new attending to department chief, with specializations in maternal-fetal medicine, high-risk obstetrics, and general OB/GYN. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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BE/BC Obstetrics & Gynecology in Kirkwood, MO
SSM Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative OB/GYN physician to join SSM Medical Group in the St. Louis region. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice with a trusted, mission-driven health system while caring for women and families in a supportive, well-established clinical environment.
At SSM Health, practicing medicine means being part of something deeply purposeful. Our clinicians are connected by a shared commitment to the healing power of presence - delivering thoughtful, personalized care while advancing a legacy of healing that began in St. Louis more than 150 years ago.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Two-year salary guarantee with competitive compensation
- Sign-on and retention bonuses available
- Balanced call schedule: 1:7 weekends and one weeknight
- Join a large, connected medical group with nearly 400 primary and specialty care physicians
- Practice within a growing regional network that includes 65 locations and five urgent care clinics across the greater St. Louis area and nearby Illinois communities
About SSM Health:
With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organizations footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organizations more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Healths Mission: Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.
Community Description:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Education8
- Science & Research1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in obstetrician jobs.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed OB/GYN residency
- Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment
- Proficiency in vaginal delivery, cesarean section, and obstetric emergency management
- BLS and ACLS certification, with NRP certification for labor and delivery settings
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Obstetrician Job Search
Tailor your CV to practice setting
Academic centers want research output and teaching history, while private groups prioritize case volume and procedural efficiency. Customize your CV header and summary for each setting rather than sending one generic document to every listing.
Highlight your delivery and surgical volume
Credentialing committees and hiring committees want specific numbers for vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and complicated obstetric cases. Pull those figures from your training logs and put them on your CV before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists obstetrician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Check hospital credentialing requirements upfront
Before investing time in an application, confirm the facility accepts your board certification pathway and malpractice history. Some systems require clean tail coverage from prior employers, and surfacing that mismatch early saves weeks.
Prepare for a clinical interview day
Most OB hiring processes include a full-day site visit with departmental rounds, a case presentation, and informal dinners. Practice articulating your clinical philosophy on high-risk management and patient communication, not just your credentials.
Negotiate call schedule before signing
Call burden varies dramatically between practices, and it directly affects quality of life and burnout risk. Ask about on-call frequency, backup coverage policies, and how call is distributed among partners during contract negotiations, not after.
Obstetrician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most obstetricians?
The companies hiring the most obstetricians right now include SSM Health, University of Kentucky, and LiveWell Homecare Agency, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Minnesota, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large regional health systems and multispecialty groups account for the majority of active postings.
How many obstetrician jobs are remote?
About 0% of obstetrician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most obstetric practice. The sub-areas with the most remote opportunity are maternal-fetal medicine telemedicine consults and obstetric ultrasound interpretation roles, where some attending-level physicians provide remote reading coverage.
How do you become an obstetrician?
You complete a four-year medical degree, followed by a four-year OB/GYN residency accredited by the ACGME. After residency you pass the written and oral board exams administered by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Some physicians pursue a three-year maternal-fetal medicine fellowship for high-risk subspecialty practice. You then obtain a state medical license before seeing patients independently.
How do you get hired as an obstetrician with little experience?
New attendings typically apply during their final year of residency or fellowship, since most systems credential candidates before their training end date. Emphasize clinical volume, procedure logs, and any quality improvement projects from residency. Locum tenens contracts are a practical way to build attending experience and references before committing to a permanent position.
What does the obstetrician interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a phone or video screening with the department chief or physician recruiter, followed by an in-person site visit that typically includes rounds, meetings with partners, a case or research presentation, and a tour of the labor and delivery unit. A final interview with hospital credentialing leadership or an executive team often precedes the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to obstetrician jobs?
You can find and apply to obstetrician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, preferred practice setting, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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