Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecolo in New York, New York
Nov 28, 2024
The Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology has long been a leader in advancing women's health care. Located at the heart of CUIMC's vibrant medical community, more than 100 physicians and over 40 post-graduate residents and fellows work together alongside researchers and clinicians across CUIMC to meet women's health care needs. We remain committed to our mission to provide the best patient care, to train future Ob/Gyn leaders, to support innovative research, and to bring those innovations into clinical practice.
Position Summary
Clinical faculty position as OBGYN Hospitalist for services at NYP-Westchester Hospital General Ob/Gyn division is an essential, patient facing role. Qualified applicant will provide inpatient OBGYN care for patients from local community based OBGYN practices including NYPMG Westchester. Clinical scope includes but is not limited to triage evaluation of the obstetric patient, Labor & Delivery patient management, obstetrical procedures, postpartum care, in-patient GYN consultations, emergency room consultations, and emergency GYN procedures. This position reports to the Chief of Obstetrics at NYP Westchester and the academic title will be determined by the candidate's qualifications.
Job Responsibilities
The OBGYN-Hospitalist:
- Is responsible for providing the highest level of patient care to patients in the Labor and Delivery service at NYPW Hospital
- Facilitates coordination of care among the multidisciplinary team to assure optimal patient care.
- Works in conjunction with NYPW Hospital administrative and clinical staff to optimize teamwork and collaboration
- Works with OBGYN physicians and advanced practice provider teams to adopt quality initiatives, evidence-based best practices, and clinical guidelines for standardization of practice.
- Promotes patient safety and maximizes efficiency of Labor and Delivery services.
- Provides effective and responsive leadership for Labor & Delivery service coordination, including clinical decision support for obstetric emergencies throughout the hospital.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership to implement best practice and strategic initiatives.
- Participates in multidisciplinary simulation training sessions.
- Ensures that the evidenced-based standards of emergency room triage and surgical care are being met.
- Effectively collaborates with Maternal-Fetal-Medicine and Neonatology services for patients with high-risk conditions requiring care escalation.
- In your role at NYP-Westchester Hospital, it is expected that you will practice to the full scope of general obstetrics and gynecology inpatient care.
- You will participate in providing OBGYN Hospitalist coverage including 6.2 (24 hour) in house calls or equivalent per month on average, at NYP-Westchester Hospital
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.
Minimum Degree:
MD or Equivalent
Minimum Qualifications:
New York State Medical License or eligible
Board certified or Board eligible
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Additional Qualifications:
- Commitment to Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the communities we serve.
- Desire to participate in a community-based healthcare.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
- Collaborates well with other disciplines (RN, CNM, NP, PA) and specialties.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 280000.00 Maximum Salary: 325000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly