Gynecologist

Description

Gynecologist

Department: Rural Health Clinic-Hospital Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: Frequent

Position Summary

A member of Community HealthCare System's (CHCS) Medical Staff that provides high-quality, patient-centered women's health and surgical gynecologic care for patients in both the critical access hospital and rural health clinic settings. This GYN-only role focuses exclusively on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gynecologic conditions, offering essential specialty services to a rural community with limited access to women's health care.

Key Responsibilities

Outpatient Care (Rural Health Clinic)

• Provide consultation and referral services to CHCS's Clinic providers for Gynecologist services of patients.

• Provide comprehensive women's health services including annual exams, family planning, contraception management, menopause care, and evaluation of gynecologic symptoms.

• Diagnose and manage gynecologic conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, vulvar disorders, and urogynecology concerns.

• Perform office-based procedures including colposcopy, cervical biopsies, endometrial biopsies, vulvar biopsies, and LARC placement/removal.

• Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health, and other specialists.

Inpatient & Surgical Care (Critical Access Hospital)

• Provide inpatient consultations for gynecologic issues and emergencies.

• Perform gynecologic surgeries within the capabilities of the CAH (e.g., hysteroscopy, D&C, laparoscopy, hysterectomy where appropriate, cyst removal, pelvic floor procedures.

• Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, ER, and surgical teams to ensure timely, high-quality care.

Collaboration & Quality

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical practice guidelines tailored to rural healthcare.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance continuity of care.

• Contribute to community women's health education and outreach programs as appropriate.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, with completion of an ACGME-accredited GYN residency or GYN-focused training.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (GYN-only practice focus).

• Valid medical license to practice in the State of Kansas

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Rural healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills within the scope of GYN-only practice.

• Ability to work independently with limited immediate subspecialty support.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-engagement abilities.

• Commitment to compassionate, accessible care for underserved rural populations.

Work Environment & Resources

• Full-time position that may include on-call responsibilities, and work in both hospital and clinic settings, splitting time between Onaga, Holton, and St. Marys Clinic.

• Flexibility and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

• Modern critical access hospital with updated surgical suites and experienced nursing staff.

• Established rural health clinic with integrated primary care referral network.

• Support for telehealth consultations with outside specialists as needed.

Requirements

• MD or DO, with completion of an ACGME-accredited GYN residency or GYN-focused training.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (GYN-only practice focus).

• Valid medical license to practice in the State of Kansas

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Rural healthcare experience preferred but not required.