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Posted 24 July, 2026

OB/GYN Physician

Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN to become a part of our established, hospital-affiliated OB/GYN Associates team.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

  • Option #1: A base salary of $385,130, which aligns with the 50th percentile of MGMA for recent graduates. This amount is guaranteed for two years, with the possibility to transition to a wRVU production contract upon exceeding targets.

  • Option #2: A base salary of $477,340, reflecting the 75th percentile of MGMA, guaranteed for the first year, after which it will shift to a wRVU production contract.

* For those who are not yet board certified, the salary will be reduced by 5%, with adjustments made upon certification.

Additional Benefits Included in the 2-Year Contract:

  • Vacation: 29 days of paid time off (PTO), with an extra 5 days of PTO available upon achieving 75th percentile wRVUs.

  • CME/Books & Journals: 5 days of PTO and a budget of up to $5,000.

  • Deferred Compensation: Participation in a 457b plan, allowing deferral of compensation up to the IRS limit of $24,500 annually before taxes, without matching contributions.

  • Retirement/Savings Plan: A 403b plan where you can defer compensation up to $24,500 annually before taxes if under 50 years old, and $31,000 if over 50. The organization matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 2% of base salary.

  • Relocation Assistance: A moving expense reimbursement of $10,000 paid directly to the moving company.

Malpractice Insurance: Coverage under a claims-made policy with limits of $2,000,000 per claim and $6,000,000 aggregate.

Health Insurance: A small premium will be deducted from the physician's paycheck.

Liquidated Damages: A non-compete clause of 70 miles for 2 years, or liquidated damages equivalent to one year’s salary.

CERP (Pay for Call) Program: Details will be provided by the VP of Finance.

  • Bonus Opportunities: Attractive bonus incentives of up to 10% of salary.

Medical School Loan Repayment: Up to $200,000 can be repaid, at a rate of $25,000 per year for each year of service commitment.

Residency Stipend: Up to $25,000 available, contingent upon a service commitment of up to 2 years.

Sign-On Bonus: 15% of the base salary, capped at $100,000, payable upon signing the contract and forgiven over a period of 2-4 years.

PRACTICE DETAILS:

  • Location: OB/GYN Associates located at the Waller Building, Suite 202, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

  • Office Hours/Work Schedule:

    • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • On-call for your own patients during the week until 5:00 PM.

    • Weekend and holiday call is 1:5, including circumcisions in the nursery.

    • Opportunity to earn additional compensation through the CERP (Pay for Call) Program.

  • Staffing:

    • Team includes Dr. Darren Adams (Chief of OB/GYN), Dr. Ryan Sandlin, Dr. Arrika Mains, Dr. Allison Hamilton Bentley, and Dr. Gregory Karasik.

    • Advanced practitioners: Laine Young (NP), Tiffany Harris (CNM), Tori Howell (NP), Elisa Lang (PA).

    • Additional APPs are located in Waverly, West Union, Ironton, and Vanceburg.

    • Each provider is supported by one nurse chaperone.

    • One Office Manager oversees operations.

  • Patient Load:

    • Average of 25 patients per day.

    • Typically 4-6 hospital procedures per day.

  • Procedures/Equipment:

    • Office Procedures: Colposcopy, IUD insertions and removals, biopsies.

    • Hospital Procedures: Diagnostic laparoscopy, hysterectomy, D&C, ablations, tubal ligations, cesarean sections.

    • Utilization of the Intuitive DaVinci Robot 5.

  • Practice Expectations:

    • We are looking for a collaborative team player who thrives in a high-volume clinic environment.

    • Our advanced practitioners also serve our locations in Waverly and West Union.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Learn more about our organization and community:

Hospital Capacity: 211 staffed beds | Service Area: 250,000 | Established: 1966 | Employees: over 3,000 | Medical Staff: 300+

Teaching Opportunities: We host medical students, residents, and advanced practitioner trainees. Staff members are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check.