Medical Director of Labor & Delivery (opens in new tab)

Partners in Digital Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Medical Director will collaborate with nursing leadership, Maternal-Fetal

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of an OB/GYN residency.
• Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology by ABOG or AOBOG.
• At least five years of post-residency obstetric practice, with high-acuity L&D experience.
• Unrestricted NJ medical license, DEA, and NJ CDS or eligible.
• Current ACLS certification and credentialing eligibility at Newark Beth Israel.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction for Labor & Delivery and the laborist/hospitalist service.
• 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.
• Maintain an active OB/GYN clinical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

OB/GYN expertise

Patient safety

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

OB/GYN residency

Board certification

Tools

ACLS certification

DEA registration

CDS registration

Job description

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.