OB/GYN Associate Directorship - Lead a Collaborative Team

Stamford Hospital • Stamford, CT, USA • 2d ago

Are you a forward-thinking OB/GYN physician ready to shape the future of maternity care? We are seeking a dynamic leader to head a collaborative team of certified nurse-midwives in a model that values partnership, respect, and innovation. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on clinical care with meaningful leadership—mentoring midwives, guiding best practices, and championing a patient-centered approach that empowers women and families. As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit. Stamford Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care. Oula Health is redefining midwifery maternity care with a research-backed, patient-centered model that delivers better outcomes, including lower C-section rates and higher VBAC success. We are pleased to share that Stamford Health has been recognized as Great Place to Work- Certified™ for the fifth consecutive year. Stamford Health is currently one of two hospital systems in Connecticut to hold this recognition and one of 55 hospital systems in the nation to be GPTW-Certified™.Why This Role Is a Game-Changer:Collaborative leadership: Guide a team of certified nurse-midwives in a model that blends OB/GYN and midwifery careClinical + strategic impact: In addition to the Stamford Hospital location, help launch and shape a new maternity clinic in Norwalk, CTBetter outcomes, proven model: Oula patients experience 62% lower preterm birth rates and 29% lower C-section rates than NYC benchmarksModern, patient-centered care: Deliver in Stamford Hospital’s newly renovated Hackett Family Maternity UnitMission-driven partnership: Join two organizations committed to equity, innovation, and person-centered carePosition Highlights:50% inpatient / 50% outpatient2 laborist shifts/week + 1–1.5 days outpatient + 1 admin daySupervise and collaborate with midwivesOB/GYN hospitalist call (1 weekend/month)Teach OB/GYN residents -we are a major teaching affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Qualifications:Board-certified in OB/GYN4+ years of attending experienceStrong leadership and collaboration skillsExperience with midwifery models a mustInterviews are being scheduled now! If interested in learning more, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to:Robin Harrington, Physician Recruiter