Physician- Obstetrics/Gynecology- Laborist

Job Details

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is actively recruiting a BE/BC OB/GYN Laborist for our Newark Campus in Delaware.

The laborist role at ChristianaCare is a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with an obstetrical team that includes residents and employed midwives.  Our academic community medical center is ranked No. 42 in the nation in obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report.

ChristianaCare focuses on improving the health of our communities through engagement of other partners and research in conjunction with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Network. Our community health strategy includes various programs including a robust remote patient monitoring initiative, Food Farmacy, the integration of community health workers and the Center for Women's Emotional Wellness.

Schedule

• 12, 12-hour shifts per 28-day block

• Shifts are on Labor and Delivery and the OB ED

Why ChristianaCare?

• Gynecologic Oncology and Urogynecology support

• Recognized as one of the nation's Best Maternity Hospitals, the newly expanded Center for Women's & Children's Health offers a transformative new model of care for women and babies.  

• The Center for Women's & Children's Health is an eight-story, 400,000 square foot tower at Christiana Hospital in Newark with a state-of-the-art NICU, featuring private rooms with sleep-in space for families. It's one of the only hospitals in the United States to provide "couplet care"

• The Center for Women's & Children's Health features new and expanded labor and delivery suites; expanded OB/GYN emergency services area and new labor lounge; and a spacious, multi-level Ronald McDonald Room to support families with infants who are in intensive care

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Base salary, bonus incentives, plus sign-on bonus

• Generous CME Allowance

• 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans

• Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• 12 weeks paid parental leave

• Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.

Position Qualifications

• BC/BE OB/GYN

• Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Delaware and meet credentialing requirements

About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,336beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 290 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital, and named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in the U.S. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. ChristianaCare offers caregivers an excellent benefits package, including 12-weeks of paid parental leave.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley:

Working for ChristianaCare offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City - all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.

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Annual Compensation Range $283,775.00 - $358,788.00The above compensation range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty. The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, credentials, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position, including, but not limited to, productivity incentives, value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked, call coverage and other factors. ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or, less frequently, may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Dec 25, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/