Laborist, Academic OB​/GYN

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Position Title:
Laborist, Academic OB/GYN

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, is recruiting for an Academic Obstetrician in a Hospitalist Role/Laborist
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The Laborist physician will lead a team that provides safe, high-quality, cost‑effective obstetrical care using evidence‑based medicine and best practices. Physicians in this role will be primarily responsible for managing the obstetric unit, labor management, and deliveries, including operative deliveries.

The position includes rounding on antepartum and postpartum patients, providing obstetric and gynecologic consultations to the inpatient and emergency departments, and consulting for family practice obstetric providers and advanced practice providers. The multidisciplinary obstetric team currently includes OB/GYN generalists, Maternal‑Fetal Medicine specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Family Medicine obstetric providers, Physician Assistants, and residents.

Additional responsibilities include education, training, and supervision of resident physicians and medical students.

Boston Medical Center is a full‑service tertiary care center for labor and delivery, recognized by U.S. News as high performing for maternity. The center has a Level III NICU and is Baby‑Friendly with lactation support, peer counselors, rooming‑in, and donor milk services.

• Opportunity to work in a high‑acuity labor and delivery unit, with approximately 3,000 deliveries/year
• Extensive 24/7 backup system
• In‑house Anesthesia and Level 3 NICU
• Onsite MFM, Complex Family Planning, GYN Oncology, REI, Urogynecology, MIGS, and Midwifery
• Care for a diverse patient population in a supportive and collegial environment
• Potential for involvement in obstetric quality improvement, safety initiatives, research, and/or hospital and university committees
• Full‑time role requires 12 shifts (10‑14 hours) per month, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for additional compensation

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and a Massachusetts Medical License (or eligibility)
• Board‑certified or active candidate for board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Commitment to obstetrics education, health equity, and quality improvement
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages is desirable but not required
• 3+ years post‑residency experience or completion of an OB/Gyn Hospitalist fellowship preferred
• Experience in high‑volume, high‑risk obstetrics preferred

If interested in this employment opportunity, please send your resume/CV and cover letter via this job post or directly to: karin.laping

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Compensation ranges between $286,213 and $388,800. Actual salary will be set based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget.

Background checks are conducted for all final candidates for faculty and staff positions, including verification of employment history and absence of misconduct. Final candidates must complete and sign the "Authorization to Release Information" after offer letter execution.

Boston Medical Center and Boston University are equal opportunity employers, committed to improving the health of Boston’s residents while adhering to the highest standards of academic medicine. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.