OBGYN at Altru Hospital

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Location

Altru Clinic
1300 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary

Position: OBGYN at Altru Hospital

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Altru Health System is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OBGYN Physician to join our robust, collaborative team of OBGYN physicians and advanced practice providers. This role offers an excellent mix of clinic, surgical, and hospital-based care—along with a predictable schedule that supports work–life balance.

Team-Based Environment: Join a strong, well-established group of OBGYN physicians and APPs.

Balanced Weekly Schedule: 1 day off per week 1 dedicated surgery day 3 clinic days

Call Structure: 3 in‑house, 24‑hour call shifts per month
Average of 4–5 deliveries per day
Includes emergency C-sections and ED consults

Comprehensive Women’s Health Services: Full-spectrum obstetrics and gynecology with the support of an integrated health system.

Requirements: Board Eligible/Board Certified in OBGYN Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Contact: Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, michelle.chavez@altru.org

The OBGYN’s role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. The OBGYN's responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru’s policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses.  Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards.
• Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.  Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.  Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.