<p>A 128-bed community hospital in Westwood, New Jersey — Bergen County, just 15 miles from Manhattan — is recruiting a Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician to serve as Medical Director of its OB/GYN Hospitalist program. This is a hybrid clinical-leadership role that combines 24-hour in-house shifts with direct oversight of the hospitalist team, quality initiatives, and strategic program development in partnership with hospital executives. The position carries a total compensation package reaching up to $483,000 annually and is well-suited for an experienced OB/GYN hospitalist or a private-practice physician ready to step into a formal leadership track.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary: $378,000 – $433,000 annually</li> <li>Additional Medical Director stipend: $50,000 annually (total potential compensation up to $483,000)</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Professional liability coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>No billing or coding responsibilities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>6 twenty-four-hour in-house shifts per month — a defined, predictable clinical schedule</li> <li>On-call duties required in addition to scheduled shifts</li> <li>Medical Director responsibilities include leading clinical quality initiatives and implementing OB/GYN hospitalist program standards</li> <li>Direct oversight of the OB/GYN hospitalist provider team and day-to-day clinical operations</li> <li>Strategic partnership with hospital executives on program direction and growth</li> <li>Responsibility for building and sustaining collaborative relationships across the broader practice and hospital service lines</li> <li>Access to a national OB/GYN hospitalist network for best-practice benchmarking and peer support</li> <li>128-bed community hospital setting within Bergen County's established healthcare infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required; Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology required</li> <li>Active New Jersey medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain</li> <li>Prior OB/GYN hospitalist experience strongly preferred; experienced private-practice OB/GYNs seeking a leadership transition are also encouraged to apply</li> <li>Leadership experience preferred — program development, team oversight, or quality improvement background is a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Westwood is a walkable, tree-lined borough in Bergen County with a charming downtown, top-rated public schools, and a strong sense of community — consistently ranked among the best places to live in New Jersey. Situated just 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan with direct NJ Transit rail access, residents enjoy genuine suburban quality of life without sacrificing proximity to world-class dining, theater, and culture. Bergen County offers diverse neighborhoods, abundant parks, and recreational opportunities across all four seasons, making it an exceptional home base for a physician at any stage of career or family life.</p>