OB/GYN Physician Leader, Complex Family Planning | Build a Reproductive Health Program | San Francis

Opportunity Overview

Our organization is on the lookout for a full-time physician leader specializing in Complex Family Planning (CFP) to spearhead a comprehensive reproductive health initiative at our medical center. This role involves enhancing access to advanced contraceptive options, high-risk family planning services, and evidence-based abortion care, while also focusing on education, quality enhancement, and system integration. The position includes dedicated administrative time for program development, alongside a clinical practice that emphasizes consultative and outpatient care, with minimal hospital responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced contraceptive services, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as Nexplanon and both hormonal and copper IUDs.
• Manage patients with complex medical needs requiring tailored contraceptive planning.
• Standardize contraceptive practices and protocols within our medical center and engage in strategic alignment with the Women’s Health Service Line.
• Provide consultations for high-risk family planning for patients facing complex medical, surgical, or obstetric challenges.
• Collaborate with various subspecialties, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine, oncology, and cardiology.
• Offer preconception and interpregnancy counseling.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered guidance on pregnancy options.
• Develop partnerships with college-based clinics to offer STI screening, treatment, and contraceptive services.

Program Development & Procedures

• Create and standardize policies and procedures for medical and surgical abortion services across the system.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to ensure safe and compliant medication workflows.
• Establish evidence-based clinical guidelines to ensure consistency across various sites.
• Provide training and consultative support for dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedures.
• Enhance internal competencies and reduce dependence on external resources where feasible.

Partnerships & System Integration

• Formulate formal partnerships with community organizations, including Planned Parenthood.
• Create efficient referral pathways for complex cases and services not available internally.
• Enhance care coordination and continuity across different systems.

Hospital-Based Responsibilities

• Participate in OB hospitalist shifts as part of call responsibilities.
• Engage in limited backup gynecology call as needed by the system.

Administrative & Leadership Duties

• Develop and implement a comprehensive CFP program.
• Standardize clinical protocols and workflows across various sites.
• Collaborate with leadership in the Women’s Health Service Line.
• Lead initiatives for quality improvement and define program metrics.
• Support provider education and workforce development.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Proven experience in complex contraception and high-risk family planning consultative care.
• Training and/or experience in both medical and surgical abortion care, with a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered reproductive healthcare.
• Experience in leading program development, quality improvement, and clinical operations across multiple sites is preferred.
• Strong skills in collaboration, communication, and partnership with stakeholders.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in California.

Join Us and Enjoy

• A comprehensive benefits and compensation package, including a CME allowance.
• A retirement program.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

Why Join Our Organization?

We provide a uniquely physician-aligned environment that is large enough to foster innovation and investment while remaining local enough to maintain the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that are vital to clinicians.

Our medical group is a leading multi-specialty organization with over 400 physicians serving the greater San Francisco area. We collaborate closely with a non-profit organization to deliver patient-focused care, supported by an administrative framework that allows clinicians to prioritize patient needs.

• A strong, collegial culture among physicians.
• Extensive subspecialty expertise across various disciplines.
• A commitment to growth, quality, and patient-centered care.
• Competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a robust retirement program.

Community Insights

Living in San Francisco offers a unique blend of professional opportunities, intellectual vibrancy, and quality of life for those drawn to innovation and impact. As a global center for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators who are shaping the future of medicine.

Outside of work, San Francisco boasts an exceptional lifestyle, featuring world-class dining, arts, and culture, along with easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities foster both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. We prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability, or veteran status. We actively promote equal employment opportunities through a positive and ongoing program within our service area, ensuring that these principles apply to every aspect of our employment policies and practices.