Physician Executive - Chair of OB/GYN & Physician Service Line OB/GYN Leader

Health eCareers; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Delaware is seeking a Physician Executive to serve as the Chair of OB/GYN. This role encompasses broad authority for quality outcomes, workforce stability, and strategic direction within the OB/GYN Service Line. Candidates should possess a medical degree, board certification, and extensive leadership experience. The position offers a chance to impact women's health positively while collaborating with a diverse team in a recognized healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Enhance women's health through innovative care approaches.
• Ensure high engagement, satisfaction, and retention of clinicians.
• Drive strategic growth of clinical services aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Strategic Growth

Healthcare Administration

Clinical Research

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Medical Doctorate Degree: M.D. or D.O.

Board certification in applicable specialty

MBA or master's in healthcare administration (preferred)

Job description

Physician Executive - Chair of OB/GYN & Physician Service Line OB/GYN Leader

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Position Overview

ChristianaCare, the largest healthcare system in Delaware, is seeking a Physician Executive to serve as the Chair of OB/GYN & OB/GYN Service Line Leader. This role involves broad authority and accountability for quality, value-based outcomes, workforce stability, financial vitality, and strategic direction of clinical services within the OB/GYN Service Line across the health system, supporting system strategy, operational performance, and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate Degree: M.D. or D.O.
• Board certification in applicable specialty or subspecialty.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experience, including managing physicians.
• Experience in clinical research, including trials, projects, and publications.
• Experience in developing advanced medical education programs.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Delaware.
• MBA or master's in healthcare administration preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance women's health through innovative care approaches, advancing health equity and preparedness initiatives, and leveraging caregiver expertise.
• Ensure high engagement, satisfaction, and retention of clinicians.
• Partner with operations to ensure efficient practice management and ambulatory success.
• Recruit and maintain a diverse workforce reflecting the community.
• Drive strategic growth of clinical services aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and support service line goals, quality, safety, and value outcomes.
• Foster collaboration with nursing, operational, and shared service leaders.
• Build relationships with independent clinicians and coordinate with other Chief Physicians.
• Supervise all members of the OB/GYN Service Line.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek.
• Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals Award 2023.
• Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion.
• Leadership recognition, including Dr. Janice Nevin as a top influential healthcare executive.

ChristianaCare employs approximately 14,000 caregivers across multiple hospitals and outpatient services in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our facilities include a Level I trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence. We are a nonprofit teaching health system with over 290 residents and fellows.

Living in the area offers urban and suburban amenities, excellent schools, and easy access to major cities like Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.

EEO Statement: ChristianaCare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare