Associate Chief Department of OB/GYN

Mount Sinai Services of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-Elmhurst and Queens Programs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 296,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mount Sinai Services of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-Elmhurst and Queens Programs seeks an experienced leader as Associate Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, program development, and strategic expansion of women's health services within a major academic medical system.

The Associate Chief will partner with the Department Chief, supervise staff, and guide labor, delivery, outpatient clinics, and operating room workflows to

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification by ABOG required; NY State license and DEA/Medicaid eligibility.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved OB/GYN residency.
• Leadership experience in academic or complex hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Department Chief to oversee administrative, operational and clinical OB/GYN services.
• Supervise attending staff, residents, and mid-level providers; provide mentorship and performance evaluations.
• Serve as Acting Chief in the Chief's absence to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety protocols and clinical care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME OB/GYN residency

ABOG board certified

New York State license

Job description

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in affiliation with New York City H+H/Queens, is seeking an experienced, visionary, and clinically exceptional leader to serve as the Associate Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Located in a vibrant community, our facility is easily accessible by public transportation and vehicle from all areas of New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island.

This pivotal leadership role is designed for a motivated physician who possesses a strong interest in Obstetrics, clinical quality operations, program development, and strategic expansion of women's health services.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration:

• Partner closely with the Department Chief to oversee all administrative, operational, and clinical Obstetrics aspects of the OB/GYN service.

• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation for attending staff, residents, and mid-level providers.

• Step into the role of Acting Chief to manage departmental operations seamlessly when the Chief is away.

• Drive departmental quality improvement initiatives, patient safety protocols, and clinical care standards.

Clinical Excellence & Operations:

• Maintain an active clinical presence, providing a full spectrum of high-quality obstetric and gynecological care.

• Oversee clinical coordination and service workflows (including labor & delivery, outpatient clinics, and operating rooms) to optimize patient care and throughput.

• Participate in the leadership call rotation and ensure robust departmental coverage.

Qualifications

• Education: Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree.

• Training: Successful completion of an ACGME-approved residency training program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• Licensure & Certification: Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Must possess or be eligible for a valid New York State Medical License, DEA registration, and a Medicaid number.

• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., Director, Unit Chief, or committee leadership) within an academic or complex hospital setting. Experience working within public health systems is highly preferred.

• Skills: Exceptional clinical judgment, strong interpersonal abilities, and outstanding communication skills necessary to lead diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with academic rank, credentials, and experience. Salary range is $296K to $500K.

• Formal faculty appointment with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

• Comprehensive benefits package through the academic medical affiliation.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.
EOE including Veterans and Disabled