Gynecologist

Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders (WACBD)

WACBD is a non-profit organization operating a federally funded hemophilia treatment center and specialty pharmacy to support people with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders across the state of Washington (and to some extent Idaho, Montana and Alaska). The mission of the WACBD is to assure optimal health for people with bleeding disorders through comprehensive care, education, and research.

Position Summary

The Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders (WACBD) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and experienced part-time Gynecologist (up to 20 hours per week) to partner with our hematology team in establishing a specialized gynecology/bleeding disorder clinic focused on the obstetric and gynecologic care for adolescents and adults with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders.

The gynecologist will serve as an integral member of WACBD’s multidisciplinary bleeding disorders team, which includes hematologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, a genetic counselor, physical therapist, psychologist, and pharmacist. The gynecologist will collaborate closely with community obstetricians, gynecologists, and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care throughout the reproductive lifespan.

This role will provide comprehensive outpatient gynecologic care for individuals with bleeding disorders, with particular expertise in the evaluation and management of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), contraceptive counseling, hormonal therapies, and office-based procedures, including IUD placement and management. In addition, the gynecologist will serve as a key liaison between WACBD and community obstetric and MFM providers, helping to facilitate safe pregnancy planning, prenatal care coordination, and delivery planning for patients with bleeding disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide outpatient gynecologic consultations and ongoing management for patients with bleeding disorders.
• Evaluate and treat heavy menstrual bleeding and other gynecologic complications associated with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing hormonal and non-hormonal approaches, including:
• Combined hormonal contraceptives
• Progestin-only therapies
• Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs)
• Other menstrual suppression and bleeding management strategies
• Perform office-based gynecologic procedures, including IUD insertion and removal.
• Counsel patients regarding contraception, fertility, reproductive health, and menstrual management.
• Collaborate with hematology providers to optimize hemostatic management before gynecologic procedures.

Pregnancy and Reproductive Care Coordination

Participate in the multidisciplinary management of pregnant individuals with bleeding disorders.

Collaborate with patients' local obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, hematologists, anesthesiologists, and delivery teams to develop individualized pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care plans.

Provide consultation regarding reproductive planning, preconception counseling, and pregnancy-related bleeding risk management (together with hematologist).

Assist in coordinating care between community providers and the bleeding disorders treatment center.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Serve as a key member of the WACBD multidisciplinary care team.
• Participate in case conferences and collaborative care planning.

Contribute to clinical protocols and standards for gynecologic and reproductive care in patients with bleeding disorders.

Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding gynecologic management of bleeding disorders.

Program Development

• Help establish and grow a specialized gynecology program within the Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcome tracking.

Participate in outreach efforts to improve access to specialized reproductive healthcare for individuals with bleeding disorders.

Qualifications

• Required
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Washington State.
• Experience managing abnormal uterine bleeding and providing comprehensive gynecologic care.
• Experience with contraceptive management and IUD placement.
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.

Preferred

• Experience caring for patients with inherited or acquired bleeding disorders.
• Interest or expertise in adolescent gynecology and reproductive hematology.
• Experience collaborating with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists in the management of high-risk pregnancies.
• Interest in program development, education, and quality improvement.

Schedule: Part-time position with flexible scheduling.

Clinic frequency and hours will be determined based on patient volume and program growth.

Why Join WCBD?

The Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for individuals with bleeding disorders across the lifespan. This is a unique opportunity to develop and lead a specialized gynecology service that addresses critical unmet needs in menstrual, reproductive, and pregnancy-related care while working alongside a highly collaborative team of hematology experts.

The Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders is committed to providing equitable, compassionate, and evidence-based care to all patients and values diversity in its workforce.