Physician, Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology is the formal physician leader responsible for specialty-level execution of Women’s Service Line priorities across San Francisco and Marin County. The Chief advances clinical excellence, access, operational performance, physician engagement, workforce planning, quality, safety, patient experience, and service-line alignment while maintaining an active clinical practice. Reporting to the Women’s Service Line Chair, the Chief partners with administrative leadership to translate service-line strategy into consistent clinical practice standards, local execution, physician accountability, and measurable performance.

Requirements

• MD or DO with board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Active OB/GYN practice experience with demonstrated credibility among physician peers.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in managing clinical operations and driving performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with physician recruitment, onboarding, and team development strongly preferred.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align specialty goals with service line vision.
• Operational Acumen: Skilled in managing workflows, resources, and performance.
• Talent Leadership: Effectively recruits, develops, and retains high-performing clinical teams.
• Collaborative Leadership: Effective in dyad partnerships and interdisciplinary teams.
• Change Management: Ability to lead through transitions and implement improvements.
• Results Orientation: Focused on measurable outcomes and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead General OB/GYN in alignment with Women’s Service Line strategy, organizational priorities, and local site needs.
• Partner with the Administrative Director to oversee staffing, scheduling, templates, capacity, productivity, resource allocation, and workflow improvement.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve patient access, provider engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate physician and care team staffing to meet current and future demand.
• Participate in regular onsite rounding to support frontline teams and identify operational opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and clinical standards.
• Champion patient safety and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Advance consistent clinical practice standards and reduce unwarranted variation across sites.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for providers.
• Lead physician and provider recruitment strategy for OBGYN in partnership with Physician Recruitment, HR, and operational leadership.
• Participate in candidate evaluation, interviewing, selection, and offer alignment to ensure high‑quality clinical and cultural fit.
• Oversee onboarding and integration of new providers, ensuring a consistent, supportive, and high‑performing transition into practice.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors to establish standardized onboarding, mentoring, and early‑career support processes.
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the department.
• Deliver clear, timely performance feedback through the annual evaluation process that supports accountability, team development, clinical excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality patient care
• Promote provider retention through engagement, performance feedback, and career development pathways.
• Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality, patient satisfaction, and financial sustainability.
• Drive productivity and optimize workflows to meet RVU and access targets.
• Partner with administrative and revenue cycle leaders to improve documentation, coding, and cost management.
• Address performance gaps through data‑driven improvement plans and coaching.
• Support growth initiatives, access strategies, and care model redesign.
• Champion adoption of technology, clinical decision support, and operational tools that improve efficiency and patient experience.
• Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement within the OBGYN service line.
• Collaborate with MFM, OB Hospitalist, Gynecology, nursing, and operational leaders.
• Communicate goals, expectations, and performance updates clearly and consistently.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: guaranteed salary plus production based bonus.
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
• Flex Time Off: Supportive culture that promotes work-life balance with Flex Time Off
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
• Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
• Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
• Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager