Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health system in Philadelphia seeks a Chair for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. This role involves overseeing faculty, enhancing clinical operations, and promoting health equity across a large health system. The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinical leader with a strong background in academic medicine and operational management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in clinical operations.
• Record of excellence in clinical quality and program development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department's faculty and ensure exceptional care.
• Lead the evolution of the OB/GYN service line across Jefferson Health.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Emotional Intelligence

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a visionary and engaging academic physician leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in its Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC), located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia. The successful candidate will also serve as the System Leader for OB/GYN at Jefferson Health, which has a clinical footprint spanning southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, encompassing 10 Labor & Delivery units and 53 outpatient practice locations staffed by 160 employed OB/GYN physicians (academic and community).

The Department Chair

Will oversee the department's 33 full-time faculty physicians and ensure exceptional care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, which handles approximately 3,000 deliveries annually, along with four outpatient practice locations. The Chair should be a relationship-based leader capable of empowering faculty, promoting accountability, and developing future leaders to advance residency and fellowship programs and expand research. Reporting to the Dean of SKMC, the Chair will direct programs to provide outstanding education, clinical training, and research opportunities for residents, fellows, and students.

As the System Leader

The candidate will lead the evolution of the OB/GYN service line, shaping how Jefferson delivers care, educates, and promotes health equity. Collaborating with regional leadership, the System Leader will drive initiatives to harmonize OB/GYN services across Jefferson Health, reporting to the President of the Jefferson Medical Group. Responsibilities include developing strategies, overseeing implementation, and advancing the service line's progress toward becoming a fully integrated academic health system, with a focus on performance improvement and standardization.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A clinical leader experienced across blended practice models, including academic, community, and contractually aligned physicians.
• An emotionally intelligent leader skilled in open communication, listening, and incorporating ideas at all levels.
• A leader capable of galvanizing diverse perspectives towards a shared vision for OB/GYN across Jefferson Health, translating organizational vision into operational goals.
• A relationship-based leader skilled at fostering engagement and collaboration across a large, matrixed health system, with a history of building inclusive teams and driving system-wide performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in clinical operations within a large academic health system.
• An academic physician with a trajectory showing increasing administrative responsibilities, ideally including roles such as Chair or Vice Chair.
• A record of excellence in clinical quality, program development, research expansion, and faculty mentorship.
• Experience with operational and financial management, including budgeting and strategic planning.
• Academic accomplishments meriting appointment as an associate or full professor at SKMC.
• An MD/DO or equivalent, board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania.

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Application Process

Applicants should submit a single PDF with a Statement of Interest and CV to the provided address. Confidential inquiries and nominations are also welcome. The Statement of Interest should highlight leadership experience, involvement in large initiatives, and contributions to service delivery, quality, research, faculty development, and health equity.

About Jefferson

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a major university and health system in Philadelphia. The university offers diverse programs, and Jefferson Health has grown significantly, now comprising 18 hospitals, numerous outpatient centers, and specialized institutes like the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. Jefferson is committed to its mission of improving lives, with values emphasizing people, innovation, and integrity, and maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.