How to hire an obstetrics gynecology physician

How to hire an obstetrics gynecology physician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step obstetrics gynecology physician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your obstetrics gynecology physician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an obstetrics gynecology physician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an obstetrics gynecology physician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an obstetrics gynecology physician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of obstetrics gynecology physician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Obstetrics Gynecology Physician	Description	Hourly rate
   Obstetrics Gynecology Physician	Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.	$61-238
   Physician Extender	Physician extenders are not physicians. However, physician extenders perform a vital task in the overall care of patients... Show more	$60-228
   Pain Management Physician	Pain management physicians are medical doctors who diagnose and coordinate treatment while providing care for patients who are experiencing pain. By understanding the physiology of pain, these physicians are required to conduct specialized tests to diagnose complex pain conditions as well as prescribe proper medications and therapies to treat them... Show more	$62-238

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OB-GYN
   • Patients
   • Surgery
   • EMR
   • Patient Care
   • Primary Care
   • Surgical Procedures
   • Family Practice
   • Medical Care
   • Hysterectomy
   • Cervical Cancer
   • Cervical
   • Outpatient Clinic
   • Diagnostic Tests

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage care and treatment of patients with a variety of gynecological and menopausal complaints, contraception management, and prenatal care.
   • Manage and oversee tuberculosis surveillance and clinic operations.
   • Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
   • Apply appropriate CPT, ICD-9, and HCPC codes for all charges prior to entry into system.
   • Assess patient status using EMR.
   • Organize and execute a multi-regional CME event that result in an increase in transplants.

   More obstetrics gynecology physician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your obstetrics gynecology physician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An obstetrics gynecology physician 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 obstetrics gynecology physician in Virginia may be lower than in New Mexico, and an entry-level obstetrics gynecology physician usually earns less than a senior-level obstetrics gynecology physician. Additionally, an obstetrics gynecology physician 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 obstetrics gynecology physician salary

   $253,219yearly

   $121.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level obstetrics gynecology physician salary

   $128,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average obstetrics gynecology physician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$279,988	$135
   2	Nevada	$269,072	$129
   3	Colorado	$268,622	$129
   4	Illinois	$257,054	$124
   5	Washington	$251,461	$121
   6	Texas	$245,996	$118
   7	Arizona	$244,765	$118
   8	Indiana	$242,962	$117
   9	Massachusetts	$224,731	$108
   10	Missouri	$224,056	$108
   11	Ohio	$221,886	$107
   12	Michigan	$216,426	$104
   13	New York	$206,878	$99
   14	Maryland	$206,657	$99
   15	New Jersey	$200,296	$96
   16	Connecticut	$193,989	$93
   17	New Hampshire	$164,210	$79

   Average obstetrics gynecology physician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine	$358,026	$172.13
   2	Sanford Health	$334,167	$160.66	47
   3	CareMount Medical	$305,481	$146.87
   4	Davis Health System	$298,686	$143.60	1
   5	PeaceHealth	$297,404	$142.98	28
   6	MIDLAND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES	$296,343	$142.47
   7	ProMedica Toledo Hospital	$288,032	$138.48	13
   8	Mayo Clinic	$287,533	$138.24	9
   9	Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital	$287,045	$138.00
   10	Regional Womens Health Group	$281,490	$135.33
   11	Atrium Health Floyd	$281,107	$135.15	23
   12	United Regional Health Care System	$277,698	$133.51
   13	Maryland Physicians Care	$272,510	$131.01
   14	Ob Hospitalist Group	$270,793	$130.19
   15	momdocwomenforwomen	$269,979	$129.80
   16	Baystate Health	$267,366	$128.54	2
   17	Mid-Columbia Medical Center	$260,921	$125.44	2
   18	Good Samaritan	$259,638	$124.83	2
   19	AMMC Foundation	$256,551	$123.34
   20	Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center	$254,834	$122.52

4. Writing an obstetrics gynecology physician job description

   A job description for an obstetrics gynecology physician 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 obstetrics gynecology physician job description:

   Obstetrics gynecology physician job description example

   A highly-respected, longstanding practice of more than 50 years, Oxford provides compassionate care to women aged 16 to 85 years plus in a supportive, nurturing environment. We utilize holistic care when appropriate and promote “healthy women/healthy families.”

   Patients travel from five surrounding counties on the Ohio/Indiana border near Oxford in order to receive access to our compassionate, high-quality care focused on a patient-centered approach. We offer comprehensive obstetrical care starting from prenatal visits, diagnostics tests and screenings to delivery at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital as the only area OB-GYN practice delivering at that location. Additional services include well-women exams, fertility evaluations, treatment of abnormal pap smears, menopause management and laparoscopic surgery.

   Physicians joining the TriHealth team will enjoy:

   · pleasant practice environment supported by a team of three OB-GYNS, a Nurse Midwife, an Ultra sonographer and a dedicated professional staff

   · well-balanced mix of diverse OB and GYN patients

   · call rotation that is split evenly; flexibility available when needed

   · use of EPIC EMR system for health information management

   · high patient volume with a strong, loyal following and room for growth based on succession planning over the next three to five years

   Physicians with an interest in establishing strong ties to the community through engagement and interaction on a local level are highly encouraged to apply.

   TriHealth physicians receive a competitive, value-based salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package that includes excellent health, dental and vision plans, malpractice coverage, progressive retirement offerings through 401k match and more.

   McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital is a part of TriHealth, a large, integrated healthcare system based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Built on a 65-year history of service to the Oxford area, McCullough-Hyde provides care to more than 100,000 people each year. This includes over 2,000 admissions; 15,000+ emergency room visits; 80,000+ outpatient visits and the delivery of more than 400 babies annually.

   Oxford , recently cited by Yahoo as the #3 college town in the United States, has vibrant entertainment offerings along with historic pubs and numerous events held in an engaging outdoor atmosphere. Historic Uptown is home to several locally owned businesses and is surrounded by many generational family farms and miles of hiking trails. Rich in history and culture, Oxford offers an exceptional educational system and an inviting, affordable real estate market, making it a great place to call home. Attractive relocation packages available!

   PandoLogic. Keywords: Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Location: Cincinnati, OH - 45220

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right obstetrics gynecology physician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your obstetrics gynecology physician job on Zippia to find and recruit obstetrics gynecology physician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with obstetrics gynecology physician 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 obstetrics gynecology physician

   Once you've selected the best obstetrics gynecology physician 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new obstetrics gynecology physician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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