Physician Obstetrics & Gynecology - Competitive Salary

Company: Orlando Health Medical Group
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Orlando Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced OB Hospitalist to join our growing Women’s Health team at our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Lakeland, Florida. This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule of seven 24-hour shifts per month , providing comprehensive inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care. You will be supported by a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to ensure collaborative, high-quality care for our patients. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is slated to open July 2026! Highlights/Responsibilities: Provide 24-hour in-house coverage for labor and delivery, triage, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, and postpartum care. Full-time physicians enjoy a flexible monthly schedule of seven 24/hour shifts. Ability to pick up additional shifts. No on-call. Manage unassigned OB patients and support private-practice physicians as needed. Perform deliveries, cesarean sections, and other emergent gynecologic surgeries. Collaborate with CNMs, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care. Qualifications: MD/DO degree Board Certified or Board Eligible (cert required within 3 years) by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Active and unrestricted medical license in Florida or ability to obtain one. Minimum of 3 years of post-residency OB/GYN experience is highly preferred. Benefits/Compensation: Excellent compensation package with base compensation beginning at $380,000/year, plus $75,000 starting bonus, plus annual performance incentive, plus annual retention bonus! Full portfolio of benefits including health/vision/dental insurance along with malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options from day 1! Annual CME stipend in addition to 5 days of paid time for CME attendance. Paid NICA, Florida License, Florida DEA, and Membership to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in addition to the CME stipend. Lakeland Community: No state income tax! Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas, with a variety of housing options and family-friendly neighborhoods. Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is just a short drive away from some of the nation’s best attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Daytona 500, Cape Canaveral, and Siesta Beach- named “1 Beach in America” by Trip Advisor. Much of Lakeland’s culture and iconic neighborhoods are built around 38 stunning lakes, offering Floridians year-round sunshine and a wide variety of outdoor activities including sports fishing, golf, water sports, and running or hiking throughout our abundant natural landscapes. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital As an integrated healthcare system, Orlando Health has joined forces with the nationally respected, physician-led practice of Watson Clinic to bring exceptional healthcare to the communities of Polk County and the surrounding region. The combined strengths of this collaboration will be showcased with the summer 2026 opening of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. Areas throughout the new hospital will reflect the collaborative spirit between the two organizations. Experts from both Orlando Health and Watson Clinic have been heavily involved in the overall planning of the project, including design of the facility, selection of next-generation technologies, and development of a comprehensive scope of specialized programs and services, with key programs to include cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, surgery and surgical oncology. This state-of-the-art facility will feature more than 300 inpatient beds, 69 emergency and observation beds, 11 operating rooms, four cardiac and interventional suites, and 18 beds in an intensive care unit that will grow to 36 at full build-out. The hospital will support a wide offering of surgical and procedural services across multiple specialties. A robust cardiovascular program will offer diagnostic cardiology services upon opening, with the addition of PCI care soon after and further progressing to include structural heart disease and advanced electrophysiology (EP) programs. With a strong neurology focus on stroke and spine care, the hospital is expected to advance to a primary stroke center soon after opening with comprehensive stroke center to follow. A full obstetrical unit also will be highlighted on opening day with eight labor and delivery rooms, two designated C-section operating rooms and more than 25 postpartum rooms. A 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit will debut shortly after the hospital opens. The Orlando Health system of care includes award-winning hospitals and EDs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that stretch from Florida’s east to west coasts and into Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our physicians and team members honor our 115-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the many patients, families and communities we serve. Along with numerous excellence awards earned by our individual hospitals and institutes, Orlando Health is recognized for an exceptional workplace culture that focuses on personal and professional growth programs that support our physicians and team members throughout their careers. Joy in Medicine designation by the American Medical Association Great Hospitals in America 2024, Becker's Hospital Review Great Place to Work® Certification 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025, Becker’s Healthcare Top Workplaces Award 2025, USA Today America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025, Newsweek Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025

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