Vice Chairperson, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 359,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice Chairperson for OBGYN to lead clinical operations and foster academic growth. This role involves significant clinical responsibilities, mentoring medical professionals, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will oversee research programs and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within the department. With a generous compensation package and a commitment to community health, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual CME Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Medical Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax Commuting Contributions

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• 8 years of clinical and administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and oversight of clinical functions.
• Promote scholarly activities and oversee research programs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise in OBGYN

Teaching and Mentoring

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement

Education

Board Certification in OBGYN

8+ years post-residency experience

Job description

Job Details Job Location: North Central Bronx - Bronx, NY Position Type: Regular Full-Time Salary Range: $358,987.20 - $358,987.20 Salary/year Job Shift: 1 Job Category: Physician Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx has an opportunity for a Vice Chairperson, OBGYN. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a unified Department across the two campuses of Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx (NCB). Both facilities are members of the largest public health system in the country and serve the diverse community in the surrounding neighborhoods of the Bronx and lower Westchester County.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect.

The faculty represent all specialties within OBGYN including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Genetics, Gynecologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Urogynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology. The Department focuses on delivering the highest quality care to our patients. We employ multidisciplinary simulation, huddling, and debriefs to promote teamwork and standardize care to continually improve our processes.

Opportunity Details:

Support the Chair in the day-to-day operations and oversight of clinical functions within the Department and relationships with other services.

• Clinical Expectation:
  • 60% Clinical effort.
  • Clinical coverage will be assigned according to the expertise of the candidate and may include a combination of OBGYN clinical areas such as outpatient practice, inpatient, labor and delivery, and/or GYN surgery.
  • Responsibilities will include precepting/mentoring of attendings, teaching of residents and medical students, collaboration with midwives, physician assistants, and other mid-level providers.
  • Call coverage will include in-house call requirement monthly.
  • Call coverage may include backup call according to clinical expertise.

• Academic Expectation:
  • Promote scholarly activities by faculty and trainees.
  • Responsibility for the substance, quality, review, and evaluation of all research programs within the Department.
  • Develop and oversee continuing medical education programs for staff at all levels within the Department.

• Administrative Expectation:
  • Ensure a culture of open dialogue with all staff, promote healthy team norms, and develop pathways to support staff and promote wellness.
  • Ensure a culture of diversity and inclusion within the Department. Identify and address areas of inequity by promoting activities that build awareness and acceptance of all individuals.
  • Ensure faculty meet performance expectations of their services assignment and customer service standards.
  • Create, implement and maintain defined objectives for OBGYN services for clinical improvement, growth, and the expansion of services.

• Communication/Change Management Expectation:
  • Establish appropriate communication channels with physicians, nurse-midwives, NPs, nurses, and administration that result in trust, alignment, and collaborative working relationships, making patient access to resources a high priority.
  • Establish open, non-judgmental dialogue, expect a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, welcome constructive criticism from direct reports, admit errors openly, avoid a punitive response to honest mistakes, demonstrate timely responsiveness, and hold others accountable.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop others to build internal capabilities and the talent that facilitates succession.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in General Obstetrics and Gynecology or OBGYN Sub-Specialty
• Minimum 8 years post-residency clinical and administrative experience
• Proven track record of clinical/academic productivity
• Experience working in an academic position with combined clinical, teaching, and research experience
• Familiarity with Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements for residency education
• Ability/Willingness to cover In-house OB/GYN service call
• Actively involved in faculty recruitment, selection, and mentorship
• Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, and team building
• Experience leading quality improvement and process improvement work in hospital/healthcare settings
• Must possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $358,987.20* based on a 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $433,987.20**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.