Obstetrician Jobs in District of Columbia

An Obstetrician is a medical professional, who plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They specialize in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive systems. Their job responsibilities include providing prenatal care, delivering babies, and offering postpartum care. These medical experts also handle pregnancy and childbirth complications like ectopic pregnancies, fetal distress, and high blood pressure disorders. Obstetricians also perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed during childbirth. Besides, they conduct routine checkups and provide health education regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care.

To become an Obstetrician, one needs to possess a range of important skills and certifications. They should have excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and physical stamina as they often perform surgeries and procedures. Good interpersonal and communication skills are important as they interact with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. They must be board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or other recognized boards. Prior to becoming an Obstetrician, a person may have roles such as a Medical Intern, Medical Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or even a Gynecologist.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) Salary: Experience Guided - guaranteed salary without production incentive pressures. Relocation and Starting Bonus Package....

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Great opportunity for a BC or BE Ob/Gyn physician to join a growing practice in our nation's capitol! Bloom Ob/Gyn was started in 2016 with two physicians and has grown to six physicians and two...

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Start date : ASAP End date : Aug Coverage type: No Call Schedule: Need is ASAP continuous through 08/30/2024 looking for coverage 3-4 clinic days/week (8a-5p) Outpatient coverage only 20-25...

OB/Gyn Physician

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Description Specialization: Obstetrics and Gynecology Job Summary: Large, well-established ob/gyn practice is recruiting for a physician to join the medical community for Johnston-Willis Hospital in...

Travel OB/GYN Hospitalist Physician

  • Washington, DC
  • 25 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 25 days ago

Live where you want and practice where you're needed. Join our team! TeamHealth's elite travel clinician program offers OB/GYNs the chance to broaden their professional horizons! This program...

Certified Nurse Midwife-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Position Highlights: Hospitalist/Subspecialty support Volume: 25-30 patients/day Hours: weekday clinic hours Surgical First Assist Preferred Evaluates pregnant and postpartum women including managing...

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

The not-for-profit system cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge diagnostic services....

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Join a large health system providing high-quality OBGYN care in a community setting. Practice Highlights: Employed opportunity with large health system - 32 patient contact hours per week and...

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

CompHealth Job: JOB-2968232 Come live and practice in northern Virginia in one of the state's most upscale communities, and just across the river from Washington, DC. You will discover American...

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Experience: successful completion of Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program....

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Level II Special Care Nursery- women's health services for patients, including MFMs, rotating OB Hospitalists and certified midwives onsite A 200-bed community...

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

At WellSpan Health, we work as one. We invest in all. We trust our physicians and advanced practice providers. As a nonprofit, we reinvest in our communities to improve the health and wellness of...

Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

to join HCAs hospital employed obstetrics and gynecology practice in Richmond, Virginia....

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

CompHealth Job: JOB-3019773 Come practice in Gettysburg, in eastern Pennsylvania just 39 miles from Harrisburg, 84 miles from Washington, DC, and 143 miles from Philadelphia. Gettysburg is easily...

Physician-Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Keywords: OB/GYN, OBGYN, OB-GYN, obstetrics, gynecology, private practice, Obstetrician Gynecologist, DO, MD, Physician #LI-Onsite...

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Salary for Obstetrician Jobs in District of Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Obstetricians in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
42.1%
Bachelor's Degree
18.0%
Master's Degree
17.5%
High School or GED
7.9%
Associate's Degree
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Obstetricians in District of Columbia
4-6 years
38.3%
10+ years
23.4%
None
21.0%
8-10 years
7.7%
2-4 years
6.7%
6-8 years
3.0%