Staff Physician - Women's Health
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Valid license to practice medicine in the State of Iowa.
Board certification in an applicable medical specialty at the time of hire.
Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
Demonstrated competence in women’s health, including routine annual health exams, pap smears, sexual health, pre pregnancy and pregnancy care, contraception management, and LARC insertion/removal.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience creating and maintaining a welcoming, and respectful environment.
Interest in and knowledge of college health issues.
Commitment to health promotion, preventive care, and improving student success through wellness-focused care
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in college health, higher education, or a student‑centered clinical environment.
Experience working with young adult/college‑aged populations in outpatient or primary care settings.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and strong proficiency with clinical documentation.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Experience contributing to performance improvement, quality assurance, or clinical outcomes initiatives.
Application Details
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
The department intends to hire one position from either Staff Physician – Women’s Health (Requisition # 26003231) or Gynecologist (Requisition # 26002201), based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the position(s) for which you wish to be considered.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

