Job description template

Obstetrician-Gynecologist Job Description Template

A copy-ready obstetrician-gynecologist job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows obstetrician-gynecologists earn a median of $292,910 ($140.82/hour); the middle 50% earn $179,810–$369,390.

Job title

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable obstetrician-gynecologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will provide prenatal care, deliver babies and perform cesarean sections and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Provide prenatal care
  • Deliver babies and perform cesarean sections
  • Manage high-risk pregnancies
  • Perform gynecologic exams and screenings
  • Treat reproductive conditions
  • Perform gynecologic surgery
  • Provide contraception and menopause care
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of obstetric care and surgical skills
  • Calm under pressure and empathy
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • ABOG board certification
  • State medical license
  • Maternal-fetal medicine certification
  • Experience with fetal monitors

Skills

  • Ultrasound
  • High-risk pregnancy management
  • Gynecologic oncology screening
  • Emergency obstetrics
  • Communication
  • Decisiveness

Work environment and schedule

OB-GYNs work in clinics, hospitals, labor and delivery units and operating rooms. Babies arrive any time, so OB-GYNs take overnight and weekend call; some work only gynecology or as laborists on shifts.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a obstetrician-gynecologist job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Obstetrician-Gynecologist” is the clearest; alternates include OB-GYN, Obstetrician, Gynecologist.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of an obstetrician-gynecologist so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Obstetrician-Gynecologist training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Obstetrician-Gynecologist hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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