Mid-Atlantic HERC

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology has long been a leader in advancing women’s reproductive health care. We are the birthplace of the Apgar score for assessing newborn health, the first institution in the country to perform an amniocentesis test, and the center that created RhoGAM, which has virtually eradicated Rh-incompatibility reactions that once accounted for hundreds of fetal and neonatal deaths and illnesses each year.

Located at the heart of CUIMC's vibrant medical community, more than 100 physicians and over 40 post-graduate residents and fellows work together alongside researchers and clinicians across CUIMC to meet women’s health care needs. We remain committed to our mission to provide the best patient care, to train future Ob/Gyn leaders, to support innovative research, and to bring those innovations into clinical practice.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible hospitalist to join our established academic practice.

We welcome applicants who are experienced OBGYN specialists with an inpatient focus or with demostrated expertise in hospital-based obstetric care. The qualified candidate may have completed an OBGYN Hospitalist Fellowship or be an experienced obstetrician.

This position has the opportunity to also be considered for the role of providing medical oversight of Labor and Delivery.  This role would involve close collaboration with nursing, hospital administration, and faculty to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The Medical Director is expected to maintain a consistent presence on the unit, foster interdisciplinary teamwork, and contribute to clinical operations, quality improvement initiatives, education, and program development within a high-acuity academic setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate should have broad experience in all aspects of inpatient obstetric care, including labor and delivery, antepartum and postpartum management, and obstetric emergencies. Candidates should be skilled in the care of complex pregnancies and comfortable collaborating in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Clinical responsibilities include labor and delivery coverage, postpartum care, participation in rapid response and obstetric emergency management, and collaboration with MFM subspecialists, OB/GYN specialists, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and nursing staff to optimize patient care and outcomes.

As Medical Director of Labor and Delivery, the physician will provide medical oversight for the unit, maintain a consistent on-site presence, and support safe, efficient, and patient-centered operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to clinical standards, documentation practices, and regulatory requirements; leading daily interdisciplinary rounds, huddles, and coordination meetings; and partnering with nursing and hospital leadership to meet operational goals related to patient flow, throughput, and quality metrics. The Medical Director will review clinical complications, guide performance improvement initiatives, and support implementation of evidence-based practices and new clinical programs.

Academic responsibilities include but are not limited to participation in teaching activities with medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as participation in quality improvement initiatives, simulation training, and departmental research activities.

Minimum Degree:

·       Medical Degree from an Accredited University

Minimum Qualifications 

·       Board certified, or Board eligible 

·       NY State Medical License eligible 

·       Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology 

·        At least 3 years? experience working on a Labor and Delivery Unit post completion of OBGYN Residency

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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