Stamford Health
Unique OB/GYN Associate Director Opportunity - Stamford, CT
Stamford Health, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Overview
Calling Visionary OB/GYNs: Shape the Next Era of Collaborative Maternity Care in Southern Fairfield County, CT. Become the leader of our “Oula provided by Stamford Health” — a first-of-its-kind midwifery-integrated OB/GYN practice in Connecticut. Stamford Hospital is 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. Our care partner, 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.
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 care
Modern, patient-centered care: Deliver in Stamford Hospital’s newly renovated L&D Unit
Clinical + strategic impact: Help launch and shape a new maternity clinic in Norwalk, CT
Better outcomes, proven model: Oula patients experience 62% lower preterm birth rates and 29% lower C-section rates than NYC benchmarks
Mission-driven partnership: Join two organizations committed to equity, innovation, and person-centered care
US News & World Report named Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity in its 2024 ratings
Great Place to Work — Certified for the fifth consecutive year
MAGNET Certified
Planetree Certified
Position Highlights
50% inpatient / 50% outpatient
2 laborist shifts/week + 1–1.5 days outpatient + 1 admin day
Supervise and collaborate with midwives
OB/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/GYN
4+ years of attending experience
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Experience with midwifery models a must
Ready to Lead? Interviews are being scheduled now. Send a copy of your CV and cover letter in confidence to:
Robin Harrington, Physician Recruiter; rharringt@stamhealth.org; 203-609-4481
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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. Our care partner, 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.
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 care
Modern, patient-centered care: Deliver in Stamford Hospital’s newly renovated L&D Unit
Clinical + strategic impact: Help launch and shape a new maternity clinic in Norwalk, CT
Better outcomes, proven model: Oula patients experience 62% lower preterm birth rates and 29% lower C-section rates than NYC benchmarks
Mission-driven partnership: Join two organizations committed to equity, innovation, and person-centered care
US News & World Report named Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity in its 2024 ratings
Great Place to Work — Certified for the fifth consecutive year
MAGNET Certified
Planetree Certified
Position Highlights
50% inpatient / 50% outpatient
2 laborist shifts/week + 1–1.5 days outpatient + 1 admin day
Supervise and collaborate with midwives
OB/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/GYN
4+ years of attending experience
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Experience with midwifery models a must
Ready to Lead? Interviews are being scheduled now. Send a copy of your CV and cover letter in confidence to:
Robin Harrington, Physician Recruiter; rharringt@stamhealth.org; 203-609-4481
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