OB/GYN Physician Leader, Complex Family Planning | Build a Reproductive Health Program | San Francis

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity Overview

About the Position

Our organization is in search of a full-time physician leader specializing in Complex Family Planning (CFP) to spearhead a comprehensive reproductive health initiative at our medical center. This role involves enhancing access to advanced contraceptive options, high-risk family planning services, and evidence-based abortion care, while also focusing on education, quality enhancement, and system integration. The position includes allocated administrative time for program development, alongside a clinical practice that emphasizes consultative and outpatient care, with minimal hospital responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced contraceptive services, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as Nexplanon and both hormonal and copper IUDs.

• Manage patients with complex medical histories requiring tailored contraceptive strategies.

• Standardize contraceptive practices and protocols within our medical center and engage in strategic alignment with the Women's Health Service Line.

• Provide consultations for high-risk family planning for patients with intricate medical, surgical, or obstetric conditions.

• Collaborate with subspecialties, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, oncology, and cardiology.

• Offer preconception and interpregnancy counseling.

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered guidance on pregnancy options.

• Develop partnerships with college-based clinics to offer STI screening, treatment, and contraceptive services.

Program Development & Procedures

• Create and standardize policies and procedures for medical and surgical abortion services across the system.

• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to ensure safe and compliant medication workflows.

• Establish evidence-based clinical guidelines and maintain consistency across various sites.

• Provide training, proctoring, and consultative support for dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedures.

• Enhance internal competencies and minimize reliance on external resources when feasible.

Partnerships & System Integration

• Form formal partnerships with community organizations, including Planned Parenthood.

• Develop streamlined referral pathways for complex cases and services unavailable internally.

• Enhance care coordination and continuity across different systems.

Hospital-Based Responsibilities

• Participate in OB hospitalist shifts as part of call responsibilities.

• Potentially engage in backup gynecology call, depending on system requirements.

Administrative & Leadership Duties

• Design and implement a comprehensive Complex Family Planning (CFP) program.

• Standardize clinical protocols and workflows across various locations.

• Collaborate with leadership in the Women's Health Service Line.

• Lead initiatives for quality improvement and establish program metrics.

• Support provider education and workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

• Proven experience in complex contraception and high-risk family planning consultative care.

• Training and/or experience in both medical and surgical abortion care, with a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered reproductive healthcare.

• Experience in leading program development, quality improvement, and/or clinical operations across multiple sites is preferred.

• Strong skills in collaboration, communication, and partnership with stakeholders.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in California.

Join Us and Enjoy

• A comprehensive benefits and compensation package, including a CME allowance.

• A retirement program.

• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

Organization Insights

Why Join Us?

Our organization provides a uniquely physician-aligned environment that is large enough to foster innovation and investment, yet local enough to maintain the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that are essential to clinicians.

We are a leading multi-specialty medical group with over 400 physicians serving the greater San Francisco area. Our team collaborates closely with a non-profit organization to deliver patient-focused care, supported by an administrative framework that allows clinicians to prioritize patient needs. We offer:

• A strong, collegial culture among physicians.

• Extensive subspecialty expertise across various disciplines.

• A commitment to growth, quality, and patient-centered care.

• Competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a robust retirement program.

Community Insights

Living in San Francisco

San Francisco presents a unique blend of professional opportunities, intellectual vibrancy, and quality of life for physicians interested in innovation and making an impact.

As a global center for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators who are shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create an appealing backdrop for advancing healthcare.

Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, featuring world-class dining, arts, and culture, along with easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities foster both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. We prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability, or veteran status. We actively promote equal employment opportunities through a positive and ongoing program within our service area. This commitment applies to every aspect of our employment policies and practices.