Faculty​/Medical Director for Obstetrics and Gynecology – Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Col

Overview

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City seeks a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist to join our established academic MFM practice and serve as Medical Director of Labor and Delivery.

The ideal candidate will be an MFM subspecialist with robust inpatient experience and broad expertise in labor and delivery, antepartum and postpartum management, obstetric emergencies, and the care of high-risk pregnancies. Candidates with critical care training are encouraged to apply, although it is not required.

• Provide comprehensive maternal fetal medicine care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including labor and delivery coverage; antepartum and postpartum management; and outpatient evaluation and treatment of complex maternal and fetal conditions.
• Demonstrate broad expertise in prenatal diagnostics, ultrasound, genetic counseling support, and participation in invasive fetal procedures when appropriate.
• Collaborate with MFM subspecialists, OB/GYN providers, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, geneticists, and nursing teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for high-risk pregnancies.
• As Medical Director of Labor and Delivery, provide medical oversight for the unit, maintain a consistent on-site presence, and support safe, efficient, and patient-centered operations.
• Lead daily interdisciplinary rounds, huddles, and coordination meetings; work with nursing and hospital leadership to meet operational goals related to patient flow, throughput, and quality metrics.
• Review clinical complications, guide performance improvement initiatives, and support implementation of evidence-based practices and new clinical programs.
• Participate in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students; contribute to departmental educational programs; engage in scholarly activity and research; participate in simulation training and staff education to enhance clinical competency and emergency readiness.
• Contribute to unit goals, staffing plans, capital needs, and strategic planning to support program growth and alignment with institutional objectives; serve as a key contact for clinical and administrative matters on Labor and Delivery.

• Medical Degree from an Accredited University
• Board eligible or Board certified
• NY State Medical License eligible
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Fellowship in Maternal Medicine

• Critical Care trained

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical and dental coverage, pension plans, and tuition remission. Full benefits details are available at.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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