Job DetailsChristianaCare | Wilmington & Newark, Delaware
ChristianaCare Women's Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible OB-GYN to join our team in a unique dual-role opportunity as Medical Director, Labor& Delivery (0.2 FTE) and OB-GYN Physician (0.8 FTE).
This physician leader will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, quality, patient safety, and resident education engagement on a high volume Labor & Delivery unit with over 6000 deliveries a year, while maintaining an active clinical practice. The clinical component may be structured as either a laborist or generalist OB-GYN role based on organizational needs and alignment with the candidate's experience and interests.
Position Highlights
- Combined physician leadership and clinical role
- 0.2 FTE dedicated Medical Director responsibilities
- 0.8 FTE clinical OB-GYN practice
- Opportunity to practice in either a laborist or generalist model
- Core faculty position in the OBGYN residency program with twenty-eight residents
- Collaborative team of OB-GYN physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice clinicians, and nursing leaders
- Employed position within one of the nation's leading health systems
- Academic environment with opportunities to support learner education and professional development
- Multiple practice locations in Delaware
Medical Director Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership on Labor and Delivery in close partnership with the Director of Quality and Safety
- Partner with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to advance quality, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives
- Promote evidence-based care and clinical best practices
- Support provider recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention efforts
- Participate in program development, operational planning, and service line growth initiatives
- Foster collaboration across specialties and care teams
Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain an active OB-GYN practice within ChristianaCare Women's Health
- Provide high-quality obstetrical and gynecologic care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes
- Participate in call coverage and clinical responsibilities consistent with the selected practice model
- Support educational initiatives and mentorship opportunities as appropriate
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Delaware
- Demonstrated leadership experience preferred
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Annual Compensation Range $315,594.00 - $470,339.00
The 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.
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
