Brief 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.