Laborist, Academic OB/GYN

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 286,213 - 388,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $50,000

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation and sick time

CME expenses covered

Tuition reduction for faculty members and dependents

Job summary

The Boston Medical Center is hiring for a Laborist, Academic OB/GYN. This role involves managing the obstetric unit, leading deliveries, and providing consultations within in-patient and emergency departments.

Candidates should have a valid Massachusetts medical license, board certification in OB/GYN, and a commitment to education and quality improvement. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $286,213 to $388,800 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-residency experience or OB/GYN Hospitalist fellowship preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to obstetrics education and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the obstetric unit and labor management.
• Lead deliveries, including operative deliveries.
• Round on antepartum and postpartum patients.
• Provide obstetric and gynecologic consultations to inpatient and emergency departments.
• Educate, train, and supervise resident physicians and medical students.

Skills

Obstetrics education

High-risk obstetrics experience

Fluency in Spanish

Education

MD/DO degree from accredited medical school

Valid Massachusetts medical license

Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

Laborist, Academic OB/GYN

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is recruiting for an Academic Obstetrician in a Hospitalist Role/Laborist.

Overview

The Laborist physician will lead a team that provides safe, high-quality, cost-effective obstetrical care using evidence-based medicine and best practices. Physicians in this role will be primarily responsible for managing the obstetric unit, labor management and deliveries, including operative deliveries. The position includes rounding on antepartum and postpartum patients, providing obstetric and gynecologic consultations to the inpatient and emergency departments, and consulting for family practice obstetric providers and advanced practice providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the obstetric unit and labor management.
• Lead deliveries, including operative deliveries.
• Round on antepartum and postpartum patients.
• Provide obstetric and gynecologic consultations to inpatient and emergency departments.
• Consult for family practice obstetric providers and advanced practice providers.
• Educate, train, and supervise resident physicians and medical students.

Key Features

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity labor and delivery unit (~3,000 deliveries per year).
• 24/7 backup system.
• In-house anesthesia and Level III NICU.
• Onsite Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Complex Family Planning, Gynecologic Oncology, REI, Urogynecology, MIGS, and Midwifery care.
• Potential involvement in obstetric quality improvement, safety initiatives, research, and hospital/university committees.
• Full-time role: 12 shifts (10-14 hours) per month, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for compensation.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and a valid Massachusetts medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, or an active candidate for certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to obstetrics education, health equity, and quality improvement.
• 3+ years post-residency experience or completion of an OB/GYN Hospitalist fellowship preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, high-risk obstetrics preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages is highly desirable but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $286,213 to $388,800, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Sign-on bonus of $50,000.
• Relocation assistance offered.
• Paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses.
• Tuition reduction for faculty members and their dependents at Boston University.
• Access to Level III NICU and other high-level services.

Apply

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center and Boston University are equal opportunity employers committed to improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or non‑job‑related characteristics.