OBGYN at Altru Hospital

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to join our collaborative team in Grand Forks, ND. The role blends clinic, surgical, and hospital-based care with a balanced weekly schedule and in-house call duties.

The position requires ND/MN licensing, OB/GYN board eligibility or certification, and active participation in departmental quality and safety goals. A generous benefits package accompanies a stable, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed to practice in ND and MN; board eligible or board certified in OB/GYN.
• Board certification in area of specialty to be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be insurable under the health system’s professional liability carrier.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients in Altru’s care; provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services.
• Counsels patients on preventive healthcare and supports patient education.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to ensure high-quality care and appropriate reimbursements.
• Collaborates with a team of OB/GYN physicians and APPs to meet department goals.

Skills

Clinical obstetrics & gynecology

Patient counseling

Documentation & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree in OB/GYN

Board eligibility/certification in OB/GYN

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. Location: Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Summary: Position: OBGYN at Altru Hospital Grand Forks, North Dakota Altru Health System is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OBGYN Physician to join our robust, collaborative team of OBGYN physicians and advanced practice providers. This role offers an excellent mix of clinic, surgical, and hospital-based care—along with a predictable schedule that supports work–life balance. Team-Based Environment: Join a strong, well-established group of OBGYN physicians and APPs. Balanced Weekly Schedule: 1 day off per week 1 dedicated surgery day 3 clinic days Call Structure: 3 in‑house, 24‑hour call shifts per month Average of 4–5 deliveries per day Includes emergency C‑sections and ED consults Comprehensive Women’s Health Services: Full-spectrum obstetrics and gynecology with the support of an integrated health system.

Requirements

Board Eligible/Board Certified in OBGYN Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN Contact: Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, [e-mail] The OBGYN’s role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. The OBGYN's responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru’s policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards.
• Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.
• Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift-Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
• Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R7248

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and affirmative action plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.