Per Diem Hospital-Based Doula-OB/GYN

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Per Diem Hospital-Based Doula to join efforts to improve birth outcomes and patient experiences by integrating doula services into obstetric care. The role provides ongoing, non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support across prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, midwives, and other care team members, participate in clinical huddles, and support a grant-funded program while maintaining

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; birth/postpartum doula training of at least 30 hours from a DONA-affiliated organization or equivalent.
• Evidence of breastfeeding training (minimum 3 hours) and active professional liability insurance.
• Two professional references and strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, non-medical labor support during labor and delivery, including emotional support and facilitation of communication with the care team.
• Provide prenatal support through in-person or virtual visits, including birth planning and childbirth education.
• Provide postpartum support with breastfeeding guidance, skin-to-skin facilitation, and newborn integration.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Birth/postpartum doula training 30 hours (DONA or equivalent)

Breastfeeding training 3 hours

Professional liability insurance

Two professional references

Job description

Per Diem Hospital-Based Doula

Will join the efforts to improve birth outcomes and patient experiences for individuals delivering at Mount Sinai Health System by integrating doula services into the continuum of care for our obstetric patients.

The Per Diem Hospital-Based Doula will provide ongoing, non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant and birthing individuals and their families during the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, non-medical labor support throughout labor and delivery, including reassurance, grounding techniques, emotional support, physical comfort measures, and facilitation of communication between patients and the care team
• Provide prenatal support through in-person or virtual visits, including development of birth plans, childbirth education, and emotional support for pregnant individuals
• Provide postpartum support to birthing individuals, including breastmilk feeding support, facilitation of skin-to-skin contact, early bonding, and newborn integration
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Participate in clinical huddles and care coordination activities, reporting concerns and escalating issues as appropriate to ensure patient safety and compliance
• Maintain flexibility to meet program needs across shifts and clinical settings
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural humility, and responsiveness while working within a grant-funded program
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the departmental mission

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Experienced doula with demonstrated expertise in prenatal, labor, and postpartum support
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proof of completion of a birth and/or postpartum doula training of at least 30 hours from Doula of North America (DONA) or equivalent recognized organization (copy of original certificate required)
• Short professional bio
• Proof of at least 3 hours of breastfeeding training
• Active professional liability insurance, maintained annually
• Two professional references
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to person-centered care and culturally responsive support
• Basic computer literacy

Experience Requirements

Preferred

• Experience in Childbirth education, labor support or breastfeeding education and support
• Certified Lactation Counselor certification
• Minimum of 7 attended births or postpartum families supported or equivalent

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50 - $50 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.