Woman's Health Physician Leader

Job Description

Job Description

The role of Women's Health Physician Leader offers comprehensive clinical, academic, operational, and strategic guidance across our organization's inpatient and outpatient women's health services. This physician leader combines the functions of a traditional Department Chair with the broader responsibilities of a Women's Service Line Leader, ensuring high standards in care delivery, quality, patient safety, accessibility, patient experience, education, and growth.

Collaborating closely with the Women's Service Line Director, Administrative Dyad Leader, system executives, nursing leadership, and site-specific teams, this leader promotes a coordinated, mission-focused care model that aligns with our organization's values and strategic objectives. Rooted in the ACOG Physician Leadership Competency Framework, this position guides physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), enhances quality and safety, supports operational efficiency, and nurtures a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and ongoing improvement to provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care to women and families throughout Western New York.

• Medical Degree, either a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited institution.

• Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license or have NYS Licensure in progress, active by the date of hire, along with an active NYS DEA certificate.

• Board Eligible or Certified in OB/GYN.

• Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) is required.

• A board-certified OB/GYN physician with a minimum of 10 years of clinical practice experience.

• Proven progressive leadership experience within a complex healthcare system, medical group, or service line structure.

• Strong understanding of clinical operations, quality enhancement, and performance management.

• Preferred advanced leadership education such as an MBA, MMM, or equivalent degree.

• Experience with academic collaborations, research initiatives, and clinical education is preferred.

• Ensure that clinical practices (Chair role) and operational workflows (Service Line role) embody our organization's mission and values.

• Provide executive oversight for all administrative functions within the OB/GYN Department, ensuring alignment with system objectives.

• Act as the representative for women's health services, fostering relationships with community health leaders and referring physicians.

• Establish credentialing criteria and OPPE thresholds for all OB/GYN providers while maintaining clinical care standards, required policies, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Lead peer review processes, quality governance, and the development of clinical policies.

• Initiate efforts to standardize care protocols, monitor key performance indicators, and drive continuous quality improvement to enhance maternal and gynecological outcomes.

• Assess clinical needs, service requirements, and specialty-specific expectations across the system.

• Oversee financial performance, productivity, cost management, and business planning for the Women's Service Line.

• Recruit, evaluate, and mentor clinicians; establish expectations for professionalism and academic excellence.

• Drive market growth, service expansion, and business development for the Women's Service Line.

• Provide professional mentorship to physicians, providers, and trainees.

• Full-time position.

• Annual salary range: $350,000 - $375,000.

• Recruitment incentives available, including signing bonuses and relocation assistance.

• Benefits package includes paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 403(b) retirement plan, generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance.

• As a non-profit organization, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is available.

• Immigration sponsorship is offered for J1 Canadian candidates.

• Utilization of Epic EMR system.

Our organization has a rich history, tracing back to the establishment of Buffalo's first hospital in 1848. We are one of the largest healthcare systems in Western New York, serving the Buffalo/Niagara region through a network of hospitals, subacute and long-term care facilities, ambulatory care centers, medical offices, and home care services. Renowned for our commitment to quality and patient safety, our $1.5 billion health system includes multiple hospitals and numerous community-based care services. With over 9,000 associates and nearly 1,500 physician partners, we integrate advanced clinical and information technology with a legacy of medical excellence and compassionate care. Our clinical professionals collaborate to transform healthcare, foster healthier communities, and fulfill our mission.