Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

About The Position

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In collaboration with service line leadership, the Chair provides strategic vision, leadership, and accountability across the OB/GYN service line, focusing on clinical excellence, quality, growth, education, research, and physician engagement. The role includes strategic and clinical oversight across Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology, and related women’s health programs, as well as collaboration across multiple campuses, divisions, and physician groups. The Chair will support graduate medical education and research, including continued growth of the OB/GYN residency and potential future fellowship programs. The position will also guide new programmatic initiatives, including an OB Hospitalist program and further development of the Gynecology division, while developing physician leaders and strengthening departmental engagement and culture. The role is based in an academic environment and includes a faculty appointment to Temple University School of Medicine. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has more than 100 physicians and advanced practitioners across 40 practice locations and performs more than 6,000 deliveries annually at three birthing facilities. The service line has 24/7 OB hospitalist and neonatology coverage, Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, and support for patients through the Baby & Me Support Center. It has accredited OB/GYN and GYN oncology training programs, departmental research support, and an established Family Planning Program.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Set 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 women’s health programs.
Partner with service line leaders on regional growth and program development strategies to expand access, strengthen clinical capabilities, and advance the service line’s market position.
Foster collaboration across multiple campuses, divisions, and physician groups.
Support graduate medical education and research, including continued growth of the OB/GYN residency and potential future fellowship programs.
Lead development of programmatic growth initiatives, including an OB Hospitalist program and further development of the Gynecology division.
Develop physician leaders and strengthen departmental engagement and culture.