Mission Statement: Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.
Position Summary: This Assistant Professor faculty appointment will serve as the OB/GYN Medical Director/Hospitalist, for providing oversight of daily operations, quality and safety initiatives, patient experience, faculty and resident engagement, and interdepartmental collaboration in the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units. The position of OB/GYN Medical Director will be a visible leader in fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and excellence in maternal health outcomes.
Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):
Provide medical leadership and oversight of Labor & Delivery services at Nashville General Hospital.
Partner with nursing leadership, residents, and faculty to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
Collaborate with the Department Chair, faculty and hospital administration to implement and monitor quality and safety initiatives.
Support residency and medical student education through supervision, mentorship, and direct teaching on Labor & Delivery.
Assist in the development and enforcement of clinical protocols, policies, and best practices aligned with national standards.
Participate in root cause analyses, quality improvement projects, and reviews of adverse events.
Serve as the liaison between the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and hospital leadership for Labor & Delivery operations.
Promote an environment of collegiality within the team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possess understanding of intrapartum care, cesarean section pathways, VBAC, labor analgesia/epidural, neonatal resuscitation, obstetric emergencies (PPH, shoulder dystocia, fetal distress).
Knowledge of patient safety science, adverse event analysis, RCA processes, and QI methodologies
Familiarity with medical education curricula design, resident/fellow assessment, and scholarly activity expectations
Clear, persuasive, and collaborative communication with clinicians, trainees, nursing, anesthesia, NICU, administration, and external partner
Curriculum design, trainee assessment, mentoring, and faculty development
Proficiency with perinatal data systems, EHR-based reporting, basic statistics, and outcome measurement
Effective liaison with NICU, anesthesia, nursing leadership, maternal-fetal medicine, pediatrics, social work, and hospital governance.
Interpreting complex obstetric and neonatal outcomes; translating data into action
Timely, prudent clinical and operational decisions in high-acuity settings
Ability to advocate for the service line in internal committees and external professional settings
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:
Additional expertise in fetal surgery, perinatal palliative care, or regionalization programs
Knowledge of remote monitoring, tele-L&D workflows, and virtual consults when relevant
Experience leading an L&D service line
Proven success in quality improvement initiatives
Education and Experience Required:
MD or DO degree with board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Significant clinical experience in obstetrics and high-risk obstetrics
Active in intrapartum care and neonatal resuscitation
Track record of involvement in education (residency/fellowship teaching, faculty development, or medical students)
Education and Experience Preferred:
Subspecialty fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine or equivalent board certification.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:
Board-Certified in OB/GYN (ABOG Equivalent)
Active medical licensure
DEA certification
Eligible for obtaining hospital privileges to lead Labor and Delivery, including cesarean delivery and obstetric anesthesia collaboration per hospital policy.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:
Certification in OB ultrasound, fetal therapy
Experience with multi-site privileges or regional perinatal networks
Demonstrated track-record navigating complex credentialing across institutio
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee
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