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.

This leadership role provides medical oversight of Labor and Delivery and involves close collaboration with nursing, hospital administration, and faculty to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The Medical Director is expected to maintain a consistent presence on the unit, foster interdisciplinary teamwork, and contribute to clinical operations, quality improvement initiatives, education, and program development within a high-acuity academic setting.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive maternal fetal medicine care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical responsibilities include labor and delivery coverage; antepartum and postpartum management; and outpatient evaluation and treatment of complex maternal and fetal conditions. The role requires broad expertise in prenatal diagnostics, ultrasound, genetic counseling support, and participation in invasive fetal procedures when appropriate. The candidate will work collaboratively 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, the physician will provide medical oversight for the unit, maintain a consistent on-site presence, and support safe, efficient, and patient-centered operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring adherence to clinical standards, documentation practices, and regulatory requirements; leading daily interdisciplinary rounds, huddles, and coordination meetings; and partnering with nursing and hospital leadership to meet operational goals related to patient flow, throughput, and quality metrics. The Medical Director will review clinical complications, guide performance improvement initiatives, and support implementation of evidence-based practices and new clinical programs.

Academic responsibilities include active participation in teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, as well as contributing to departmental educational programs. The physician will engage in scholarly activity and research consistent with divisional priorities and participate in simulation training and staff education aimed at enhancing clinical competency and emergency readiness. Administrative duties include contributing to unit goals, staffing plans, capital needs, and strategic planning to support program growth and alignment with institutional objectives. The Medical Director will also serve as a key point of contact for clinical and administrative matters on Labor and Delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Critical Care trained

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.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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