Physician - Department Chair

Nationally recognized St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions largest and most established health system, is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Chair will work in collaboration with service line leadership to provide strategic vision, leadership, and accountability across the OB/GYN service line, with a focus on clinical excellence, quality, growth, education, research, and physician engagement.

St. Lukes has recently been recognized by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as the #1 high-performing health system in the United States for quality, safety, and patient experience.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Set the strategic direction for clinical quality, patient safety, outcomes, and performance improvement across the OB/GYN service line.
• Provide strategic and clinical oversight across Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology, and related womens health programs.
• Partner with service line leaders to champion regional growth and program development strategies that expand access, strengthen clinical capabilities, and advance the service lines market position.
• Foster collaboration across multiple campuses, divisions, and physician groups.
• Support graduate medical education, research, including continued growth of the OB/GYN residency and potential future fellowship programs.
• Provide strategic leadership for the continued development of new programmatic growth initiatives such as an OB Hospitalist program and further development of the Gynecology division.
• Develop physician leaders and strengthen departmental engagement and culture.

Education & Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of ACGME accredited residency training in obstetrics and gynecology and sub-specialty as applicable.
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology corresponding sub-specialty as applicable.
• Experience in an administrative clinical leadership-level position and strong clinical background with ongoing clinical practice.

OB/GYN Service Line Highlights:

• Lukes Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
• Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 6,000 deliveries per year across 3 birthing facilities.
• Repeatedly awarded Best Place to Have a Baby in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Calls Readers Choice Awards.
• Full support from 24/7 OB hospitalist and neonatology coverage, a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to provide care for all OB patients, and in-office navigators to support our obstetric population.
• Outpatient lactation, education and mental health support for patients and family members provided through St. Lukes Baby & Me Support Center.
• Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN and GYN oncology.
• Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Lukes Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
• Accredited through the Ryan Residency Training Program, with a strong and established Family Planning Program.

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network, you will enjoy:

• Opportunity to lead a department with a longstanding commitment to exceptional patient care and service to the communities we serve.
• Unique dyad leadership model partnering clinical and administrative leaders.
• Strong organizational commitment to women's health, physician leadership, education, and program growth.
• Work in an academic environment with faculty appointment to Temple University School of Medicine.
• Exceptional compensation package with relocation assistance.
• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health insurance, CME allowance, and retirement benefits.

Interested in learning More?

For a confidential conversation about this leadership opportunity, please contact Meg Parmar, Sr. Director Network Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your background and share additional information about the role and St. Lukes.