OB Laborist Employment | Montclair, NJ- 20 mi from NYC | Level II NICU
How this pay compares
This posting states $175 an hour. Open obstetrician-gynecologist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $175 an hour, the middle half $175–$194, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Obstetrician-gynecologists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $110.03 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Mountainside Medical Center, part of the Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services network, is seeking a full-time, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible OB/GYN Physician to join our well-established and collaborative group in Montclair, New Jersey. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a supportive environment with access to advanced technology, teaching opportunities, and a strong referral network.
Position Overview
Practice Setting: Employed, joining an established group of physicians
Facilities & Maternity Care Services
- Laborist Model with 12- or 24-hour shifts available
- Collaborative work environment with in-house OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and nursing staff
- Responsibilities include labor management, triage, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and emergency OB care
- No office hours or outpatient responsibilities
- 6 Labor & Delivery rooms
- 2 dedicated OB operating rooms
- 14 postpartum rooms
- Level II Special Care Nursery
- 24/7 Neonatology support
- Certified lactation consultants
- Warm water immersion option for labor
- 1200 + deliveries annually
- Equipped with Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
- Electronic Medical Records: EPIC EMR
- Equipped with 2 Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical Systems
- Teaching: Opportunities available with Family Medicine residents
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Eligible for New Jersey medical licensure, including CDS and DEA
- Strong clinical and surgical skills
- Experience with robotic and minimally invasive procedures preferred
- Both new graduates and experienced physicians are welcome to apply
Starting salary at $175/hr
Compensation & Benefits:
Mountainside Medical Center is committed to supporting its providers with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Guaranteed base salary plus wRVU productivity incentive
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- CME allowance and paid professional development
- Medical debt advisory services via Navigate Student Loans
- Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
About the Hospital:
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care in a community setting. Located in Montclair, NJ, the 365-bed medical center provides patients immediate access to innovative and effective treatment alternatives at specialized centers within the medical center that focus on imaging, women’s health, cancer care, surgery, obesity, stroke and chronic kidney disease. The hospital is a designated Primary Stroke Center by the NJ State Department of Health and Senior Services and is one of a few community hospitals licensed by the State to perform emergency and elective cardiac angioplasty.
About the Community:
Located on the cliffs of the Watchung Mountains, the Township of Montclair is a vibrant community of New Jersey. It has a booming arts district, world-class dining, renowned wellness and fitness centers and a range of boutiques. It is home to the second-largest university in the state as well as many parks and nature reserves.
From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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