OBGYN Physician, Clinical Lead - Elkton, MD

ChristianaCare; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Lead OB/GYN Physician in Elkton, MD. This role is pivotal in overseeing clinical practices and enhancing patient care delivery in a dynamic environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you will lead efforts to standardize care and achieve performance goals while managing a dedicated team of healthcare providers. ChristianaCare is renowned for its commitment to community health and innovative programs, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in women's health. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and award-winning institution.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus incentives

Loan repayment eligibility

Health, dental and vision benefits

Generous Time Away from Practice

403(b) with company match

Fully paid malpractice insurance

12 weeks paid parental leave

Robust employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE in OB/GYN with the ability to be licensed in Maryland.
• Experience in clinical oversight and patient care management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical practice and develop strategies for care standardization.
• Manage health of the practice and support providers in all care settings.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

OB/GYN Expertise

Patient Care Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in OB/GYN

State of Maryland Medical License

Job description

OBGYN Physician, Clinical Lead - Elkton, MD

Job Details

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is actively recruiting a BE/BC OB/GYN Physician Clinical Lead for our Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland.

Elkton is a prominent historical town located near the Chesapeake Bay in Cecil County, Maryland. The town is conveniently located 53 miles from Baltimore, 55 miles from Philadelphia, and 8 miles from Newark, Delaware.

ChristianaCare focuses on improving the health of our communities through engagement of other partners and research in conjunction with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Network. Our community health strategy includes various programs including a robust remote patient monitoring initiative, Food Farmacy, the integration of community health workers and the Center for Women's Emotional Wellness.

• PRIMARY FUNCTION:
• The clinical leader is responsible for clinical oversight of their practice, and to develop and execute on strategies to standardize the delivery of clinical care and improve the health of our patients in a manner consistent with Medical Group priorities and initiatives. The clinical leader is responsible for developing and attaining established performance and outcome goals in collaboration with Operational and Service Line leadership. This role will serve as a liaison between Medical Group and service line leadership and providers while leading efforts across the organization focusing on advancing Continuous Improvement, continuous learning, and supporting organizational vision and goals. The clinical leader is expected to manage the overall health of the practice in collaboration with their practice administrator, and manage all providers within the practice, both physicians and APCs, with clinical oversight of care provided by the practice in all settings. Roles and responsibilities are related to supervising and supporting providers in the practice as well as management oversight in collaboration with their practice administrator for all acute and/or ambulatory care provided by the practice at all sites.

Why ChristianaCare?

• The Family Birth Center at Union Hospital features 14 spacious maternity suites recently modernized in January 2024.
• ChristianaCare Union Hospital was one of only five hospitals in Maryland to earn a Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2023 from Healthgrades.
• Gynecologic Oncology and Urogynecology support at Newark Campus.
• The Center for Women’s & Children’s Health is an eight-story, 400,000 square foot tower at Christiana Hospital in Newark with a state-of-the-art NICU, featuring private rooms with sleep-in space for families. It’s one of the only hospitals in the United States to provide “couplet care.”
• President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare.
• Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off.
• 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans.
• Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.

Position Qualifications

• BC/BE OB/GYN
• Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Maryland and meet credentialing requirements.

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2025

EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.