Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 92,040 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a qualified Obstetrician/Gynecologist to provide medical care related to pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health. The role encompasses performing surgeries, prescribing medications, and advising on health matters while requiring a medical degree and residency in the specialty. The position demands excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Salary ranges between $92,040 and $208,000 annually and offers opportunities for subspecialties.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical degree is required.
• Residency in obstetrics and gynecology must be completed.
• Certification or fellowship may be pursued for subspecialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures.
• Prescribe therapy and medication as needed.
• Advise patients concerning health and disease prevention.
• Analyze medical records to diagnose conditions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Science

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MEDITECH software

eClinicalWorks

ChartWare EMR

Job description

Obstetrician or Gynecologist

Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.

Life As an OB‑GYN: What Do They Do?

• Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients’ health and deliver babies safely.
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• Treat diseases of female organs.
• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

Skills Needed to be an OB‑GYN

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Other OB‑GYN Job Titles

• OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)
• Physician
• Obstetrics Specialist (OB Specialist)
• Reproductive Endocrinologist
• OB/GYN Doctor (Obstetrics/Gynecology Doctor)

Job Demand for Obstetricians and Gynecologists

In the United States, there were 21,700 jobs for Obstetrician or Gynecologist in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 15.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 3,300 new jobs for Obstetrician or Gynecologist by 2026. There will be an estimated 900 positions for OB‑GYN per year.

OB‑GYN Salary

The typical yearly salary for Obstetricians and Gynecologists is somewhere between $92,040 and $208,000.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Email software
• Word processing software
• MEDITECH software
• Scheduling software
• Medical procedure coding software
• Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
• eClinicalWorks
• Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
• Allscripts Professional EHR
• e-MDs software
• ChartWare EMR
• Practice Partner Total Practice Partner
• MedcomSoft Record
• digiChart OB‑GYN
• Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR

Becoming an OB‑GYN

What education or degrees do I need to become an Obstetrician or Gynecologist? The path typically requires completing a medical degree (MD or DO), followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Additional certifications or fellowships may be pursued for subspecialties such as reproductive endocrinology.