How to hire an obstetrician/gynecologist

How to hire an obstetrician/gynecologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step obstetrician/gynecologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an obstetrician/gynecologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new obstetrician/gynecologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The obstetrician/gynecologist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An obstetrician/gynecologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, obstetrician/gynecologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of obstetrician/gynecologists.

   Type of Obstetrician/Gynecologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Obstetrician/Gynecologist	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$71-212
   Doctor	A doctor is a medical expert who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, often specializing in particular areas. Their responsibilities revolve around conducting initial interviews and examinations, studying a patient's medical history and laboratory results, providing consultations and care advice, prescribing medication, and referring patients to specialists when necessary... Show more	$50-196

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Obstetrics
   • EMR
   • Medical Care
   • Surgical Procedures
   • Diagnosis
   • Diagnostic Tests
   • IUD
   • Office Procedures
   • Private Practice
   • Robotic Surgery
   • Cervical
   • Disease Prevention

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Train and manage new interns/ volunteers assisting with the evidence-based hypertension management program.
   • Witness the different techniques used in robotic surgery.
   • Administer different types of contraceptive drugs, for example, placing or removing IUD (intrauterine device) and others.
   • Collect and dispatch blood samples according to national malaria eradication and sputum samples for national tuberculosis control program.
   • Monitor and manage patient medical records in compliance with HIPPA.

   More obstetrician/gynecologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your obstetrician/gynecologist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An obstetrician/gynecologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an obstetrician/gynecologist in Florida may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level obstetrician/gynecologist usually earns less than a senior-level obstetrician/gynecologist. Additionally, an obstetrician/gynecologist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average obstetrician/gynecologist salary

   $256,544yearly

   $123.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level obstetrician/gynecologist salary

   $148,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average obstetrician/gynecologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Dakota	$334,372	$161
   2	Iowa	$285,581	$137
   3	Washington	$280,628	$135
   4	Illinois	$257,166	$124
   5	Missouri	$253,647	$122
   6	Oregon	$249,517	$120
   7	Pennsylvania	$235,913	$113
   8	California	$223,546	$107
   9	New York	$218,146	$105
   10	Massachusetts	$215,038	$103
   11	Connecticut	$210,657	$101
   12	Texas	$209,089	$101
   13	Rhode Island	$206,369	$99
   14	Michigan	$201,362	$97
   15	Maryland	$191,640	$92
   16	Florida	$188,911	$91
   17	Tennessee	$184,756	$89
   18	New Jersey	$180,821	$87
   19	Arizona	$179,546	$86

   Average obstetrician/gynecologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mayo Clinic	$355,767	$171.04	210
   2	Signature Healthcare	$314,879	$151.38	5
   3	North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc	$309,021	$148.57
   4	UnitedHealth Group	$309,020	$148.57	209
   5	Doylestown Health	$298,336	$143.43
   6	WCA Hospital	$295,038	$141.85
   7	Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital	$293,191	$140.96
   8	Conemaugh Health System	$291,367	$140.08
   9	Claxton Hepburn	$286,718	$137.85
   10	Allina Health	$284,679	$136.86	44
   11	Allen Memorial Hospital	$279,873	$134.55
   12	Houlton Regional Hospital	$277,252	$133.29	1
   13	Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital	$276,403	$132.89
   14	Novant Health	$274,896	$132.16	67
   15	Providence Health & Services	$271,799	$130.67	346
   16	Great Plains Health	$265,137	$127.47
   17	Charles Cole Memorial Hospital	$263,130	$126.50
   18	Sanford Health	$262,372	$126.14	143
   19	Sutter Central Valley Hospitals	$262,026	$125.97
   20	Allegheny Health Network	$261,505	$125.72	17

4. Writing an obstetrician/gynecologist job description

   A job description for an obstetrician/gynecologist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an obstetrician/gynecologist job description:

   Obstetrician/gynecologist job description example

   • Competitive Salary
   • wRVU Production Incentive Bonus
   • Student Loan Repayment
   • Signing Bonus
   • Relocation Assistance
   • 6 weeks paid time off
   • CME Allowance
   • Full Benefits, including: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA & Retirement

   MEDICAL SERVICES & SUPPORT

   • Exceptionally trained staff
   • Comfortable call schedule, 1:5 with the help of a laborist team
   • Southeast Hospital delivers an average of about 800 babies each year and features a Level III NICU
   • Physician specialists available: All adult medical specialties covered including pediatric and adult hospitalists
   • Southeast Hospital is licensed for 245 beds, TJC accredited, staffed with 96% RN's, and serves a population of 675,000 in a five-state area.
   • New in 2023 Women's Health Integrated Services Center

   SoutheastHEALTH:

   • Designated as Missouri Level I STEMI Center & Level II Stroke Center and Comprehensive Cardiac Center
   • Southeast Hospital is licensed for 245 beds
   • Nearly 2,400 employees
   • TJC accredited and serves a population of approximately 675,000, primarily in a three-state area
   • Largest cardiothoracic surgery program between St. Louis and Memphis
   • Network of more than 51 care locations in 11 communities, including hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 30 clinical specialties.
   • Has the only pediatric orthopedic surgeon in the region.
   • Dedicated, free-standing Southeast Cancer Center serving approximately 5360 distinct patients annually
   • More details at www.sehealth.org

   CAPE GIRARDEAU CULTURE:

   • Located on Interstate 55 with a population of about 40,000, it is 1.5 hours (118 miles) south of St. Louis, MO and 2.5 hours (172 miles) north of Memphis, TN.
   • Lively downtown area featuring specialty stores, antiques and delicious cuisine
   • Excellent Public & Private School Options
   • Home of Southeast Missouri State University
   • Home of the SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences
   • Home of Dalhousie Golf Club - ranked #1 course in Missouri per Golf Digest
   • Located on Mississippi River with scenic overlooks & hiking trails
   • Family Aquatic Center, Children's Museum, Trampoline Park
   • Performing Arts, Art Galleries, Shopping, Fine Dining
   • Spas, Casino, Wineries, Microbreweries & Seasonal Farmers Markets
   • See more about our community at www.capechamber.com

   
   Qualifications
   

   • Residency in Obstetric-Gynecologic required
   • Board certified or Board eligible in Obstetrics/Gynecology required
   • MD or DO - Physician - State Licensure In the State of Missouri Upon Hire required

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5. Post your job

   To find obstetrician/gynecologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any obstetrician/gynecologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level obstetrician/gynecologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your obstetrician/gynecologist job on Zippia to find and recruit obstetrician/gynecologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with obstetrician/gynecologist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new obstetrician/gynecologist

   Once you've selected the best obstetrician/gynecologist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new obstetrician/gynecologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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