OB/GYN Physician
Shenandoah Medical Center
OB/GYN Physician
Job Category: Providers Requisition Number: PHYSI001834
Posted: June 11, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Shenandoah, IA 51601, USA
Job Details
Description
Provides comprehensive patient care and consultation.
- Performs patient evaluations through detailed medical histories and physical examinations.
- Counsels patients on reproductive health, including contraception, fertility, and family planning options.
- Educates patients on preventive healthcare, recommended screenings, and lifestyle modifications that support overall wellness.
- Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats gynecologic conditions, including infections, menstrual disorders, and menopause-related concerns.
Provides obstetrical care throughout pregnancy and delivery.
- Manages routine and high-risk pregnancies from prenatal care through postpartum follow-up.
- Performs prenatal evaluations and monitors maternal and fetal well-being, including ultrasound interpretation as appropriate.
- Discusses birth plans, labor expectations, pain management options, and delivery preparation with patients.
- Performs vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, when indicated, while prioritizing the safety of both mother and infant.
Performs gynecologic procedures and surgical services.
- Diagnoses and manages gynecologic conditions, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, and related disorders.
- Performs minimally invasive and open gynecologic procedures, including hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures, and myomectomies.
- Conducts routine preventive screenings, including pelvic examinations, breast examinations, and cervical cancer screening.
- Evaluates and manages reproductive health concerns, including infertility, hormone replacement therapy, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Responds to obstetrical and gynecologic emergencies.
- Evaluates and manages obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, including complications of pregnancy and labor.
- Provides timely medical care for conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, preeclampsia, and other urgent reproductive health concerns.
- Stabilizes patients experiencing pregnancy-related or gynecologic emergencies and coordinates additional care when appropriate.
Maintains complete and accurate medical documentation.
- Documents patient evaluations, treatment plans, procedures, surgical interventions, and clinical outcomes in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential medical records.
- Ensures documentation supports quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Works closely with nurses, advanced practice providers, sonographers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Consults with specialty providers and facilitates referrals when additional expertise or services are needed.
- Communicates effectively with hospital staff regarding patient care, discharge planning, and ongoing treatment recommendations.
Participates in continuing education and professional development.
- Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in obstetrics and gynecology.
- Participates in continuing medical education (CME) activities and professional development opportunities.
- Supports the education and mentorship of students, residents, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Promotes women's health and patient advocacy.
- Encourages preventive healthcare and supports initiatives that improve women's health outcomes.
- Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while addressing both the physical and emotional needs of patients.
- Participates in community education and outreach activities that promote awareness of reproductive health, prenatal care, cancer screenings, and family planning.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred: Strong clinical skills with experience in obstetric and gynecologic surgeries
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Physician
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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