Certified Midwife (FGP) - Manhattan, OB/GYN - Maternal Fetal Medicine

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

17d

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health , the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Midwife (FGP) - Manhattan, OB/GYN - Maternal Fetal Medicine. In this role, the successful candidate will work with Maternal-Fetal Medicine and General Obstetrics and Gynecology specialists in a private outpatient office of the NYU Department of Obs/Gyn. Performs comprehensive history and physical examinations, obtains pertinent patient medical information, record medical information in electronic medical record format and provides accurate and sensitive patient counseling and follows up of care. Works closely with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division in the care of women carrying high-risk complicated pregnancies, and assists in the arrangement of multidisciplinary approaches to these complicated pregnancies.

Requirements

• Midwifery Certification-NYS
• 2-3 years clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in working in a labor and delivery suite or high-risk pregnancy practice, and in contraception, well woman care and menstrual irregularities.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide family centered midwifery care to patients in the context of a group practice.
• The expectations of the practice are as follows: Clinical Competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Earn at least 20 CME hours per year.
• Work is distributed between Gouverneur and Bellevue Hospital Center as is outlined in Affiliation Agreement. At present time, 50% of budget is Gouverneurs responsibility and 50% is Bellevues (RVU based).
• Provides feedback to the Director regarding any problems affecting the service.
• Strives to improve language skills in Spanish & Chinese.
• Demonstrates initiative by sharing in sick call and other emergency coverage.
• Participates in efforts to promote and expand our midwifery practice.
• Maintains credentials at all appropriate facilities.
• Checks e-mail at the start of each clinical day for messages from practice.
• Participates in back-up call system for weekend coverage (4 weekends per year minimum).
• Participates in teaching of midwifery students, medical students and House Staff.
• Participates in the committee work of our practice and some administrative functions.
• Participates in Data Collection & Quality Assurance Activities.
• Inpatient care: contributes to the midwifery coverage of the Birth Center and Labor & Delivery equally with the other staff midwives.
• Outpatient care: prenatal, postpartum, gynecology and family planning.
• Timeliness.
• Interpersonal competence.
• Relates well with patients, colleagues, and ancillary staff, Midwifery Director, House Staff and Consulting Physicians.
• Two year commitment.
• 6 weeks notice and complete published schedule commitment.

Benefits

• NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees