Assistant Clinical Obstetrician Gynecologist or Associate Clinical Obstetrician Gynecologist

Columbia University – Obstetrics and Gynecology (Assistant/Associate Clinical Obstetrician Gynecologist)

Position Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons is seeking a physician to join the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at the rank of Assistant Clinical Obstetrician Gynecologist or Associate Clinical Obstetrician Gynecologist, commensurate with experience who will provide the breadth of full-scope Women’s Health services to the communities in which we serve in Westchester and Bronx Counties, New York

The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care at New York Presbyterian Medical Group and Columbia University Faculty Practices.

The clinical scope includes, but is not limited to preventive care, ambulatory obstetrics, ambulatory gynecology, office-based gynecologic procedures and surgery, Labor & Delivery, obstetrical procedures, obstetric triage, postpartum care, gynecologic consultations, and emergency gynecologic procedures.

In this role, the physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care to obstetric and gynecologic patients.

The successful candidate will report to the Division Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology in Westchester.

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering the highest level of patient care when covering in Labor and Delivery at New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital or in the outpatient practice(s):

• Facilitates the integration among the multidisciplinary team for provision of optimal patient care.

• Works in conjunction with NYPW leadership and clinical staff to optimize teamwork and collaboration.

• Works collaboratively with OBGYN physicians and advanced practice teams to adopt quality initiatives, evidence-based best practices, and adopt clinical guidelines for standardization of practice.

• Promotes patient safety and maximizes efficiency of the OBGYN services.

• Provides effective and responsive leadership for OBGYN service coordination, including clinical decision support for obstetric emergencies throughout the hospital and practice(s).

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to implement best practice and strategic initiatives.

• Participate in multidisciplinary simulation training sessions.

• Ensure that the evidenced-based standards of emergency room triage and surgical care are being met.

• Effectively confers with Maternal-Fetal and Neonatology services for patients with high-acuity needs.

• You will participate in providing OBGYN coverage including in-house calls as well as outpatient care in the Westchester practice(s).

• Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Degree Required (for both positions):

• Doctor in Medicine

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board certified or eligible

• New York State Medical License

• 0-5 years post training - Assistant Clinical OBGYN

• 5-10 years post training - Associate clinical OBGYN

• 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.