What are we looking for?

Advantia Health is looking for a skilled surgeon for Wentzville/Lake St. Louis location who is comfortable providing the full range of obstetric and gynecological services which include routine well woman care, labor and delivery, and hospital-based surgeries to a medically-diverse patient population.

• Our Wentzville/Lake St. Louis location has two hospitals, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital and Progress West Hospital, we are able to care for a high volume of patients in the area.
• In addition, Heartland Womens Healthcare recently built a new facility in Wentzville, with 20 exam rooms, 2 ultrasound rooms, 1 procedure room, and 1 NST room.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal advising up to delivery and postnatal care, sometime in collaboration with a midwife
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition
• Counsel patients on safe sex practices and preventative medicine practices
• Order and analyze necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc. to effectively diagnose a problem
• Direct, advise, and supervise medical staff including nurses, physician assistants, med tech etc. on proper procedures and protocol
• Have a solid record of providing high-quality, routine womens health care, including skill in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological and obstetrical conditions care, all with a compassionate bedside manner and a professional demeanor
• Be comfortable ensuring an adequate patient flow in a busy, outpatient clinic with a mix of scheduled and same-day appointments
• Thrive in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly with other providers and members of the care team
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to render culturally competent care to a socioeconomically, ethnically, and linguistically diverse patient population
• Continue personal education on current medical practices and innovations by reading medical journals, attending conferences, etc

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
• Valid license to practice and board-certified state
• 2+ years practicing medicine in hospital or private practice preferred.
• Proficient at patient charting and knowledgeable in relevant charting computer programs
• Compassionate and personable with exemplary bedside manner
• Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities

Compensation & Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our providers are our most valuable resource, Heartland Womens Healthcare of Advantia offers a competitive compensation package, health, dental, vision, and 401k with employer match.