Join a clinical practice where the art and heart of midwifery is supported and cherished. Lifecycle proudly offers competitive salaries, medical insurance, generous vacation, and other benefits. We are located in Bryn Mawr, a beautiful suburb of Philadelphia with an easy commute to major universities and cultural attractions. For information on our open positions, please view the listings below. Full job descriptions are best viewed on a non-mobile device. To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and any other applicable documents to the email listed at the end of each position description. Please include the position title in the subject line. No phone calls, please.
The Executive Director (ED) will oversee LWBC’s operations, including financial oversight, budget, payroll, Human Resources, administrative and professional staff, contracts, and physical plant, and compliance with accreditation and healthcare requirements and regulations. In addition, the ED will be the public face of LWBC, interacting with health systems, insurance companies, hospital administrators and donors. Working in concert with the Board and staff, the ED will work toward achieving a goal of serving more people in a complex healthcare environment, promoting the ideals of physiologic birth and midwifery care throughout the lifecycle.
The position calls for a versatile, hands-on professional with a broad base of knowledge, strong business and negotiation skills, financial acumen, and sophisticated interpersonal skills. The ED must have the flexibility, self-confidence and adaptability to work in an evolving organization with a dedicated staff that has deep content expertise and responsibilities. The ED must function successfully in a highly interactive culture, where senior staff and the ED make many collaborative decisions. The position calls for an on-site presence and active engagement with staff, our partners and potential partners.
Strong applicants will demonstrate their commitment to the valuable history of the organization and it’s intimate, personal and empowering approach to health care while also carrying these fundamentals into a new growth phase for LWBC. Must have a vision for scaling the services provided without compromising the personalized approach that makes LWBC unique and successful.
Professional Qualifications
For a complete job description and to apply, please email: [email protected]
We have attended over 15,000 births at our freestanding birth center and nearby Bryn Mawr Hospital, where our midwives have clinical privileges. Our c-section rate averages 10% overall and 4-5% for people beginning labor at the Birth Center. We do an average of 55 births and 320 GYN visits per month, with a clinical staff of 9 midwives, 5 nurse practitioners and 7 RNs. Office visits are 30-60 minutes. We have a strong lactation team and a vibrant education department. We are accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC).
As a CNM at Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center you will have a great deal of professional autonomy and the opportunity to provide full scope midwifery care in a true midwifery model. We have a close, nurturing, caring practice with strong ties between our clinical staff and administrative staff.
Midwives with experience are strongly preferred for this full-time position.
New graduates will be considered but must complete a 6-12 month fellowship (benefits, lower salary and lighter schedule) prior to being considered for employment. A job offer will be made during the Fellowship if it is a good fit.
Benefits include:
Salary commensurate with experience and our non-profit status
Medical insurance fully paid for
4 weeks vacation (coverage provided)
Professional liability insurance (tail coverage included)
Tax deferred 403 (b) plan
Continuing education allowance
Bi-weekly staff meetings with continuing education, including CPR and neonatal resuscitation certification paid for
If you would like more information about joining our practice, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include “CNM Opportunity” in the subject line of your email.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $90,946.36 – $109,526.80 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
• Labor & Delivery
• Ob/Gyn
Shift:
• Rotating shift
Work Location: In person
To apply, please email our Clinical Director, Jessi Schwarz: [email protected]