Certified Midwife - OB/GYN - Brooklyn, Fort Hamilton - 10 hr Days
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Midwife - OB/GYN (FGP) Brooklyn, Fort Hamilton. 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. The role involves performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, obtaining pertinent patient medical information, recording medical information in electronic medical record format, and providing accurate and sensitive patient counseling and follow-up care. The Certified Midwife will work closely with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division in the care of women carrying high-risk complicated pregnancies and assist in arranging multidisciplinary approaches to these complicated pregnancies.
Requirements
- Midwifery Certification-NYS
- 2-3 years clinical experience
- Midwifery Certification-NYS
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in working in a labor and delivery suite or high-risk pregnancy practice
- Experience in contraception, well woman care and menstrual irregularities
Responsibilities
- Provide family centered midwifery care to patients in the context of a group practice.
- 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.
- 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.
- Two year commitment. 6 weeks notice and complete published schedule commitment.
Benefits
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resources groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
