Vice Chair, Obstetrics

Job Description

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Faculty Position

Our organization, a leading academic medical center focused on patient-centered care, biomedical research, and medical education, is recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is in search of a Vice Chair of Obstetrics, who will also take on the role of Chief of Service for our Manhattan campus. This position is designed to oversee quality and safety initiatives within the Obstetrics service, spearhead the development of new programs, and manage the strategic expansion of services related to Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrical care, Midwifery, and Patient Safety. This administrative position will report directly to the Department Chair and the Chief Medical Officer, and will also be a member of the Department Executive Committee. The role will require a commitment of two days per week, with additional responsibilities to be fulfilled outside of this dedicated time.

• Collaborate with the Department Chair to strategize the clinical enterprise's growth while ensuring academic excellence and productivity.
• Work alongside NICU, Anesthesia, and Nursing leadership to enhance the quality of patient care, focusing on key performance indicators such as length of stay, discharge times, and NTSV rates, including both institutional and externally reported metrics.
• Supervise the enhancement and expansion of clinical facilities dedicated to obstetrical services.
• Manage the L&D Medical Director, Post Partum Medical Director, faculty group practice, voluntary faculty, and ancillary staff involved in patient care delivery.
• Assess surgical and clinical privileges, as well as the credentialing and recredentialing processes for obstetricians and midwives.
• Oversee clinical protocols and develop new pathways to improve patient outcomes.
• Engage in various committees, including the Institutional Medical Board, Departmental Executive Committee, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, and Tri-Campus OB Collaborative, as necessary.
• Lead initiatives as required by the Joint Commission, Baby-Friendly USA, CME, or New York State regulations.

• Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.
• Specialists in Maternal Fetal Medicine are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Completion of a U.S.-accredited OB/GYN residency training program is essential.
• An unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State is mandatory.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications online, including a cover letter and CV.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering inclusion in all facets of recruitment and employment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and will ensure they receive fair consideration.