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 will 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. The Chair will provide strategic and clinical oversight across Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology, and related women’s health programs. The role includes advancing clinical quality and patient safety, supporting regional growth and program development, fostering collaboration across campuses and physician groups, supporting graduate medical education and research, developing physician leaders, and strengthening departmental engagement and culture. The Chair will maintain an ongoing clinical practice. The Department includes more than 100 physicians and advanced practitioners across 40 practice locations. Its obstetrical program has more than 6,000 deliveries annually across three birthing facilities. The department has accredited OB/GYN and GYN oncology training programs, research support, and an established Family Planning Program. The position is based in an academic environment and includes a faculty appointment to Temple University School of Medicine.

Requirements

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