Lead Gynecologist

Description

POSITION

SUMMARY

The Lead Obstetrician/Gynecologist provides clinical leadership and oversight for women's health services, including obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive health care. This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care while supporting clinical operations, provider performance, and program growth.

Essential Functions

This job description is not designed to be a complete list of the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide clinical leadership for OB/GYN services across all sites.
• Establish, implement, and monitor clinical protocols and best practices for obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Serve as a clinical resource. mentor and supervisor of OB/GYN providers and support staff.
• Lead peer review, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives within women's health services.

Direct Patient Care

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal, postpartum, family planning, and gynecologic services.
• Perform routine and high-risk OB/GYN procedures within the scope of practice.
• Participate in on-call coverage and hospital privileges as required.
• Ensure continuity of care and appropriate referrals to specialty and ancillary services.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOH, HRSA, and hospital-affiliated requirements.
• Support risk management activities, including incident review, documentation standards, and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in audits, chart reviews, and accreditation-readiness efforts.

Program Development & Operations

• Collaborate with executive and operational leadership to improve access, patient flow, and service delivery.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of OB/GYN providers.
• Contribute to strategic planning for women's health services, including service expansion and integration with primary care and behavioral health.
• Monitor clinical productivity, outcomes, and patient satisfaction metrics.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Work closely with nursing leadership, care coordination, behavioral health, and social services to support integrated, whole-person care.
• Represent OB/GYN services in internal committees and external partnerships.
• Support community outreach and patient education initiatives related to women's health.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Active DEA registration.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical OB/GYN experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Hospital admitting privileges or ability to obtain them.
• Clinical leadership and mentorship.
• Women's health and obstetric care excellence.
• Quality improvement & patient safety.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.
• Data-driven decision making.

Preferred Qualification And Competencies

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net setting.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, or high-risk populations.
• Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement, clinical protocol development, or medical staff leadership.

Why Work at BMS Family Health Center?

• A mission-driven environment where your work directly benefits the community.
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and well-being.
• Professional growth opportunities within a respected FQHC.
• A culture of compassion, inclusivity, and respect for all.
• Competitive Benefits: 20 Days PTO per year. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. 401K

Salary: $295,000 - $303,000 annually

Compensation details: 295000-303000 Yearly Salary