Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - RWJBarnabas Health

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our organization is in search of a distinguished physician leader to take on the role of Chair for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. This position is based at a nationally recognized academic medical center in Long Branch, New Jersey, known for its excellence in women's healthcare. This is a remarkable opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to oversee a highly esteemed department that manages around 6,000 births each year, while promoting clinical excellence, enhancing physician engagement, and fostering program development and innovation across a wide range of women's health services.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Collaborate closely with hospital and system leadership to broaden access, enhance subspecialty services, and attract and retain top-tier talent.
• Elevate the medical center's status as a premier destination for comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care.
• Lead one of New Jersey's top Women's Health programs, overseeing approximately 6,000 deliveries annually.
• Manage a comprehensive department that encompasses general OB/GYN and an expanding array of subspecialty services.
• Balance clinical duties with administrative responsibilities, approximately 50% each.
• Work with executive leadership to implement strategic growth initiatives and improve patient care across the region.
• Join the largest integrated academic healthcare system in New Jersey.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.
• Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare setting providing similar obstetrical and gynecologic care.
• Proven track record of successfully leading physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams within a complex healthcare environment.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Jersey (NJ licensure required upon hire).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in an academic or teaching setting is preferred, though not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver overall strategic, operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Collaborate with hospital and system leadership to enhance and maintain the medical center's reputation as a leader in women's healthcare.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing physicians and advanced practice providers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Advance initiatives focused on quality, safety, patient experience, and operational performance throughout the department.
• Lead efforts in physician recruitment, retention, research, succession planning, and faculty development.
• Expand and strengthen both general OB/GYN and subspecialty programs to address the evolving needs of the community.
• Encourage collaboration across departments, service lines, and academic partners to support clinical, educational, and strategic goals.
• Act as a visible and engaged leader, building strong relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and community stakeholders.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is between $450,000 and $550,000 annually. The final compensation offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest along with their CV to the designated physician recruiter.