# OB Laborist Opening in Jonesboro, AR

# OB Laborist Opening in Jonesboro, AR

OB/GYN - Laborist | Full-Time | Inpatient

A hospital-based OB/GYN program in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN physician to join its expanding OB/GYN Hospitalist team. The opportunity includes inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care, emergency support for private practice physicians, and collaboration with a Family Medicine Residency program.

**Opportunity Highlights:**
- Practice in a 457-bed community hospital
- Labor and Delivery unit with 13 Labor-Delivery-Recovery rooms, 3 observation rooms, and 2 operating rooms
- 19-bed Level IIIA NICU
- Approximately 1,845 deliveries annually
- Schedule of 7–8 24-hour shifts per 28 days
- Provide inpatient care for unassigned OB patients presenting to Labor and Delivery or the Emergency Department
- Assist private practice physicians with emergencies and requested deliveries
- Provide backup and consultative support to the Family Medicine Residency program
- Manage inpatient gynecology consultations as needed
- Participate in physician leadership for safety and quality initiatives
- Opportunities for academic involvement and teaching
- Nurse Practitioner support on nights and when residents are not on service

**Compensation and Benefits:**
- Guaranteed base salary listed as “MGMA Plus”; specific dollar amount not provided
- Productivity and quality bonus incentives
- Bonus terms described as negotiable in the structured listing
- Relocation and moving expenses
- Family health and dental insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Retirement plan
- CME allowance
- Loan repayment indicated in the structured listing; specific program and terms not provided
- J-1 and H-1B visa acceptance
- Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) status listed in the source

**Candidate Requirements:**
- MD or DO
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology

**Living in Jonesboro, Arkansas**

Jonesboro is a family-friendly community of approximately 80,000 residents and serves as a commercial, educational, and medical hub in Northeast Arkansas. Home to Arkansas State University, the city offers university athletics, arts and cultural events, outdoor recreation, schools, dining, shopping, and access to regional destinations including Memphis and Little Rock.