Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

About the role

This is a Chair position for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology within the Women’s and Children’s Institute at Cleveland Clinic. The successful candidate will lead a large, complex, and highly regarded clinical, academic, and research department that includes 171 employed physicians and 142 advanced practice providers across Ohio and Florida. In 2025 the department supported over 695,000 patient encounters, 13,759 deliveries, and 7,284 surgeries across 40 sites, with a clinical network comprising three tertiary care hospitals with Level III neonatal intensive care units and four secondary hospitals. The department benefits from a robust research infrastructure ($4.6 million in research revenue, 252 active studies, 139 publications), nationally recognized residency and fellowship training programs, and fellowship opportunities in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ob/Gyn Hospitalist, Complex Family Planning, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, reproductive endocrinology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and specialized women’s health. Reporting to the Vice Chair of Women’s Health and the Chief of the Women’s and Children’s Institute, the Chair will define and execute a strategic vision for obstetric and benign gynecologic care aligned with Cleveland Clinic’s mission, foster an inclusive collaborative culture, and ensure outstanding clinical outcomes while strengthening academic and research programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership across clinical care, education, research and innovation
• Advance quality, safety, access, patient experience and operational performance across all locations
• Lead strategic planning, resource stewardship and fiscal management in partnership with institute leadership
• Recruit, retain, develop and mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, educators, researchers and administrative leaders
• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration across departments, institutes and regional locations
• Champion faculty development, succession planning and a culture of accountability, respect and continuous improvement

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent degree with board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio
• Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at a senior faculty rank

Qualifications

• Record of excellence in clinical care, education and scholarship
• Significant leadership, administrative and program‑development experience
• Demonstrated success leading in a complex academic healthcare environment and developing high‑performing teams

Skills

• Collaborative, transparent and service‑oriented leadership style
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Pay

Salary range: $580,000 – $795,000