Job Description
Job DescriptionLocation:
New York, NY
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Overview
Our organization, a leading academic medical center focused on patient-centered care, is recognized nationally for its excellence in clinical services, biomedical research, and medical education.
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 lead initiatives aimed at enhancing quality and safety within the Obstetrics service, spearhead new program developments, and manage the strategic expansion of services in 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 commitment for this role is set at two days per week, with additional responsibilities to be fulfilled outside of this designated time.
- Collaborate with the Department Chair to strategize the growth of the clinical enterprise while ensuring academic excellence and productivity are upheld.
- Work alongside leadership from NICU, Anesthesia, and Nursing to enhance the quality of patient care, focusing on key performance indicators such as length of stay, timely discharges, 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 (private) 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 optimize patient outcomes.
- Engage in the Institutional Medical Board, Departmental Executive Committee, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, Tri-Campus OB Collaborative, and other relevant committees as necessary.
- Lead initiatives as required by the Joint Commission, Baby-Friendly USA, CME, or New York State regulations.
Qualifications
- 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 medical license to practice in New York State is mandatory.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications online. A cover letter and CV are required for consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering inclusion in all recruitment and employment processes. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and will ensure they receive fair consideration.