Woman's Health Physician Leader
Job Description
The role of Women’s Health Physician Leader encompasses comprehensive clinical, academic, operational, and strategic oversight for our organization’s inpatient and outpatient women’s health services. This position merges the functions of a traditional Department Chair with the broader responsibilities of a Women’s Service Line Leader, ensuring that care delivery meets the highest standards of quality, patient safety, accessibility, experience, education, and growth.
Collaborating closely with the Women’s Service Line Director, Administrative Dyad Leader, system executives, nursing leadership, and local teams, the leader promotes a coordinated, mission-driven care model that aligns with our organization’s values and strategic objectives. Rooted in the ACOG Physician Leadership Competency Framework, this role 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.
Essential Qualifications:Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited institution.
Possession of a current, unrestricted New York State medical license or active licensure in progress by the date of hire, along with a valid New York State DEA certificate.
Board Eligible or Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (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.
Preferred: Experience with academic collaborations, research initiatives, and clinical education.
Ensure that clinical practices (Chair role) and operational workflows (Service Line role) align with our organization’s mission and values.
Provide executive oversight for all administrative functions within the OB/GYN Department, ensuring consistency with system objectives.
Act as the representative for women’s health services, fostering relationships with community health leaders and referring physicians.
Establish credentialing standards and OPPE thresholds for all OB/GYN providers, maintaining clinical care standards, necessary policies, and evidence-based guidelines.
Lead peer review processes, quality governance, and the development of clinical policies.
Initiate efforts to standardize care protocols, track key performance indicators, and promote continuous quality improvement to enhance maternal and gynecological outcomes.
Assess clinical needs, service demands, and specialty-specific expectations across the organization.
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 guidance to physicians, providers, and trainees.
Full-Time Position
Annual salary range: $350,000 - $375,000
Recruitment incentives, including signing bonuses and relocation assistance.
Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement plan, generous CME allowance, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
Non-profit organization status, eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Immigration sponsorship available for J1 Canadian candidates.
Utilization of Epic EMR system.
With origins tracing back to the first hospital in Buffalo established in 1848, our organization stands as 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. Together with over 9,000 associates and nearly 1,500 physician partners, we integrate cutting-edge clinical and information technology with a legacy of medical excellence and compassionate care. Our clinical team collaborates to transform healthcare, foster healthier communities, and fulfill our mission.
