Medical Director of Labor & Delivery

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 450 000 - 650 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced, board-certified OB/GYN to serve as Medical Director of Labor & Delivery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role provides clinical leadership, with a focus on quality, safety, and operational performance, while maintaining an active clinical practice.

The Medical Director will collaborate with nursing leadership, MFM, Anesthesiology, Neonatology, and community obstetric practices to deliver safe, equitable care to a diverse urban

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG/AOBOG).
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited OB/GYN residency.
• Unrestricted New Jersey medical license, DEA and New Jersey CDS registration or eligibility.

Responsabilités

• Provide medical direction and attending oversight for Labor & Delivery.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on maternal and newborn outcomes.
• Implement evidence-based patient safety practices and safety bundles.
• Lead peer review, case review, and safety event analyses across obstetric services.
• Maintain an active OB/GYN clinical practice.

Connaissances

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Quality improvement

Formation

MD/DO

Board certification OB/GYN

ACGME/AOA OB/GYN residency

NJ medical license/DEA/CDS

Description du poste

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced, board-certified OB/GYN to serve as Medical Director of Labor & Delivery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. This role provides clinical leadership for Labor & Delivery, with a focus on quality, safety, and operational performance. The Medical Director will also maintain an active clinical practice.

Reporting to the Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Medical Director will collaborate with nursing leadership, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neonatology, and community OB practices to deliver safe, equitable, patient-centered care to a diverse urban population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical direction and attending oversight for Labor & Delivery and the laborist/hospitalist service, serving as a resource for complex cases and clinical escalation.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on maternal and newborn outcomes, cesarean rates, and Joint Commission perinatal measures.

• Implement evidence-based patient safety practices, including AIM safety bundles and New Jersey Perinatal Quality Collaborative initiatives.

• Lead peer review, case review, and safety event analyses while strengthening collaboration across obstetric and supporting services.

• Maintain an active OB/GYN clinical practice.

Candidate Requirements:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited OB/GYN residency.

• Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology through ABOG or AOBOG.

• At least five years of post-residency obstetric practice, including high-acuity Labor & Delivery experience.

• Unrestricted New Jersey medical license, DEA registration, and New Jersey CDS registration, or eligibility.

• Current ACLS certification and eligibility for credentialing at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience in Labor & Delivery or obstetric quality and safety.

• Demonstrated success improving maternal outcomes and implementing patient safety initiatives.

• Experience in academic settings, resident education, and caring for diverse urban populations.

• Formal training in quality improvement or healthcare leadership; Spanish or Portuguese fluency is a plus.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $450,000 to $650,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience