Vice Chair, Obstetrics

Vision & Mission

NYU Langone Health is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care, advancing biomedical research, and educating future generations of physicians. As part of this mission, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a Vice Chair of Obstetrics who will also serve as Chief of Service for Manhattan campus.

About the Role

The Vice Chair of Obstetrics will lead quality and safety initiatives for the Obstetrics service, drive new programmatic development, and oversee strategic growth in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrical, Midwifery, and Patient Safety Officer services. Reporting to the Department Chair and Chief Medical Officer, this role participates in various committees and supports the overall strategic growth of the clinical enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Department Chair to plan for strategic growth of the clinical enterprise while maintaining academic excellence and productivity.
• Collaborate with NICU, Anesthesia, and Nursing leadership to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
• Manage key performance indicators such as length of stay, discharge before noon, NTSV rates, and institutional metrics.
• Oversee and supervise the improvement and expansion of clinical facilities for obstetrical services.
• Supervise the L&D Medical Director, Post Partum Medical Director, faculty group practice, and voluntary (private) faculty, as well as ancillary staff involved in patient care.
• Evaluate surgical and clinical privileges and credentialing/recredentialing processes for obstetricians and midwives.
• Create and oversee clinical protocols to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in the Institutional Medical Board, Departmental Executive Committee, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, Tri-Campus OB Collaborative, and other relevant committees.
• Contribute to initiatives mandated by the Joint Commission, Baby-Friendly USA, CME, or New York State.

Requirements

• Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Board Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
• Successfully completed a U.S.-accredited OB/GYN residency training program.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in NYS.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing clinical services.
• Proven ability to develop and implement new programs and initiatives.
• Experience in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Quality assurance and improvement.
• Leadership and team management.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X - $Y, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Vice Chair of Obstetrics will work two days per week, with additional responsibilities managed outside of these dedicated hours.