RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced, board-certified OB/GYN to serve as Medical Director of Labor & Delivery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. This role provides clinical leadership for Labor & Delivery, with a focus on quality, safety, and operational performance. The Medical Director will also maintain an active clinical practice.

Reporting to the Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Medical Director will collaborate with nursing leadership, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neonatology, and community OB practices to deliver safe, equitable, patient-centered care to a diverse urban population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical direction and attending oversight for Labor & Delivery and the laborist/hospitalist service, serving as a resource for complex cases and clinical escalation.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on maternal and newborn outcomes, cesarean rates, and Joint Commission perinatal measures.
• Implement evidence-based patient safety practices, including AIM safety bundles and New Jersey Perinatal Quality Collaborative initiatives.
• Lead peer review, case review, and safety event analyses while strengthening collaboration across obstetric and supporting services.
• Maintain an active OB/GYN clinical practice.
  
  

Candidate Requirements:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited OB/GYN residency.
• Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology through ABOG or AOBOG.
• At least five years of post-residency obstetric practice, including high-acuity Labor & Delivery experience.
• Unrestricted New Jersey medical license, DEA registration, and New Jersey CDS registration, or eligibility.
• Current ACLS certification and eligibility for credentialing at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience in Labor & Delivery or obstetric quality and safety.
• Demonstrated success improving maternal outcomes and implementing patient safety initiatives.
• Experience in academic settings, resident education, and caring for diverse urban populations.
• Formal training in quality improvement or healthcare leadership; Spanish or Portuguese fluency is a plus.

Compensation: 

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $450,000 to $650,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience

How to Apply: 

For consideration, candidates should send a CV and cover letter to: Sam McKean at Samuel.McKean@rwjbh.org