Laborist

Job description

Location:

New York

• A leading regional health system is seeking a full‑time OB/GYN physician to join its established and highly respected women’s health team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a reputable group that delivers state‑of‑the‑art care. The OB/GYN specialists provide comprehensive services, caring for patients with both normal and high‑risk pregnancies, as well as a full range of gynecologic and women’s health needs.
• The OB/GYN program is robust, averaging approximately 3,700 deliveries per year. The comprehensive care team includes Midwifery, OB/GYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Level III NICU services.
• The system is seeking a physician to serve in a Laborist role at a 442‑bed community hospital. This position is exclusively inpatient, focusing on managing laboring patients and overseeing both routine and complex deliveries—including cesarean sections. The schedule is shift‑based, consisting of three 15‑hour shifts per week.

• Board Certified/Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology;
• Applicants should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented;
• Ability to triage, evaluate, supervise and provide care for both routine and high‑risk deliveries with support from Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians.

• Annual salary of $325,000
• Excellent benefits; including health/vision/dental insurances;
• Paid malpractice, including post‑SPHP employment tail coverage;
• CME time & expense allowance;
• Retirement savings program with employer matching program.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• At this time, we are not offering sponsorship for employment
• Upstate New York Community
• Affordable cost of living compared to major Northeast metros
• Easy access to the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Hudson Valley for outdoor recreation
• Historic architecture, vibrant arts scene, and a growing food and craft beverage culture
• Convenient location within a few hours of New York City, Boston, and Montreal
• Home to several colleges and universities, creating an educated and diverse community
• Four‑season climate with opportunities for hiking, skiing, boating, and more