OBGYN Laborist

NYU Langone Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement stipend

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in Manhattan seeks a Laborist to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role provides inpatient coverage for labor and delivery, manages routine and complex births, and collaborates with Maternal Fetal Medicine to ensure optimal care.

The position includes supervision of high-risk pregnancies with 24-hour support, involvement in education and research, and active participation in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD or DO) and board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• New York State medical license.
• Five years of work experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient obstetric coverage for Laborist and admitted patients.
• Admit and manage labor and deliveries, including operative vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Evaluate triage patients and oversee postpartum care and discharge.
• Supervise high-risk patients with 24-hour Maternal Fetal Medicine support.
• Engage in departmental quality, safety, education, and research initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

MD or DO

Job description

NYU Langone Health, a world-class, patient-centered, integrated, academic medical center, is one of the nation's premier centers for excellence in clinical care, biomedical research and medical education.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Laborist to join our thriving Manhattan Faculty Group Practice (FGP). Our practice serves a diverse population, caring for both low and high-risk pregnancies with approximately 2,500 deliveries per year at our Tisch Hospital campus.

Responsibilities:

Inpatient Coverage:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient coverage for FGP patients and unassigned patients requiring obstetric admission.
• Admit and manage patients in labor, overseeing routine and complex deliveries, including operative vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

Triage and Evaluation:

• Evaluate patients presenting in triage as needed and facilitate their admission or discharge as clinically indicated.
• Manage postpartum patients, addressing complications of pregnancy and delivery, routine postpartum care, and ensuring timely postpartum discharge.

Neonatal Care:

• Perform neonatal circumcisions as part of routine postpartum care.
• Provide emergency room care for patients experiencing early pregnancy complications.

High-Risk Patient Supervision:

• Supervise and deliver care for high-risk patients, with 24-hour consultation support from Maternal Fetal Medicine faculty.
• Collaborate with General Ob/Gyn physicians for primary management of laboring patients, unless otherwise arranged with Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Quality and Safety:

• Maintain the highest standards of evidence-based obstetric care.
• Attend to departmental and unit quality and safety goals, including achieving low primary cesarean delivery rates, low episiotomy rates, and prompt recognition and escalation of clinical safety concerns.

Operational Workflows and HRO:

• Adhere to policies and procedures to enhance operational workflows for patient care.
• Facilitate a High Reliability Organization (HRO) by exhibiting professionalism for patients, colleagues, and staff.

Committee Participation:

• Participate in committees and meetings related to departmental growth, resident education, and quality initiatives, as requested.

Educational and Research Contributions:

• Contribute to the educational and research goals of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Salary:

$275,000 to $350,000. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation. Benefits of the position include health care, tuition reimbursement, and a stipend for career advancement. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (M.D. or D.O.).
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Successfully completed a U.S. Accredited OB/GYN Residency training program.
• New York State Medical license.
• Five years' work experience.
• Strong communication skills.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.