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

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a Physician Executive to lead the OB/GYN Service Line. This pivotal role involves overseeing clinical services, ensuring quality outcomes, and fostering a diverse workforce. The position emphasizes innovative approaches to women’s health, strategic growth, and collaboration with clinical leaders. The organization is recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for professional development. Join a forward-thinking health system that values its caregivers and aims to enhance community health through excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience.
• At least seven years of clinical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Engagement and retention of the clinician workforce.
• Strategic growth of clinical services supporting organizational goals.
• Accountability for quality, safety, and value-based outcomes.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Medical Research

Healthcare Administration

Physician Engagement

Education

Medical Doctorate (M.D. or D.O.)

MBA or Master's in Healthcare Administration

Job description

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

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.

The Physician Executive will have broad authority and accountability for quality, value-based outcomes, workforce stability, financial vitality, and strategic direction of clinical services delivered by the OB/GYN Service Line across the system, supporting system strategy, operational performance, and organizational & SL goals.

Position Qualification Requirements

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

Key Responsibilities

ChristianaCare aims to expand and enhance Women’s health through innovative care approaches, advancing health equity, and leveraging our caregivers’ expertise and compassion.

• Engagement, satisfaction, and retention of the clinician workforce.
• Partnering with operations directors to ensure efficient practice operations and successful ambulatory models.
• Recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce reflecting the community served.
• Strategic growth of clinical services supporting organizational goals.
• Establishing service line goals and programming aligned with system strategy.
• Accountability for quality, safety, and value-based outcomes in both acute and ambulatory settings.
• Engaging with nursing, operational, and shared service leadership to meet goals.
• Building relationships with independent clinicians in the community.
• Collaborating with other Chief Physicians to optimize resources and objectives.
• Supervising 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 in 2023.
• Named among Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity & Inclusion.
• Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives.

ChristianaCare employs approximately 14,000 caregivers across multiple hospitals and locations, offering comprehensive services including trauma, neonatal intensive care, stroke care, and specialized centers. Our community-focused health system is located in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with access to major cities and beaches.

Working at ChristianaCare offers urban and suburban living options, excellent amenities, schools, and proximity to major cities like Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.

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EEO Statement: ChristianaCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.