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Posted 10 August, 2026

Physician (Obstetrics/Gynecology)

Defense Health Agency
Columbus, GA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Overview

US Citizenship and Residency Completion Required to Apply

This role is based at a military medical facility in Fort Benning, GA. Fort Benning is part of the 'Tri-Community' area, which includes Columbus, Georgia; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Phoenix City, Alabama. Columbus, the third-largest city in Georgia, boasts a vibrant population of 250,000 residents. In addition to being home to one of the premier Army installations, Columbus hosts the headquarters of several prominent companies. The beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida and the Blue Ridge Mountains are just a few hours away.

Responsibilities

As a Physician specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, your duties will include:

  • Acting as a specialist and consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on outpatient care.
  • Conducting examinations, diagnosing, and treating a diverse range of OB/GYN patients.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in both abdominal and trans-vaginal ultrasonography relevant to outpatient medicine.
  • Utilizing and performing screening and diagnostic procedures for OB/GYN cancers, including biopsies and colposcopies.
  • Providing primary preventive care and education to women visiting the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.
  • Assessing both functional and dysfunctional issues related to the female pelvis, such as masses, pain, urinary complaints, abnormal bleeding, hormonal imbalances, and infections.
  • Evaluating emergency obstetrical situations and either treating them or making appropriate referrals.

You will also:

  • Perform advanced examinations and treatments for patients referred for consultation.
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with medical management issues, analyzing both laboratory and clinical data to provide suitable treatment and follow-up care.
  • Collaborate with specialists in related fields on interconnected issues.
  • Admit and discharge patients as necessary.
  • Work in Labor and Delivery to assist with childbirth.
  • Manage emergencies and fulfill on-call responsibilities.

Additionally, you will:

  • Engage in the medical education training program within the department.
  • Guide, instruct, and mentor residents, interns, medical students, and other healthcare professionals in outpatient OB-GYN care.
  • Deliver lectures on various aspects of outpatient OB-GYN care when requested.
  • Participate in departmental and service-specific conferences and lectures.
  • Stay updated on the latest developments in obstetrics and gynecology through annual continuing medical education.
Qualifications
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Possess a permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a US territory.