Physician Leader, Complex Family Planning (OB/GYN) (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health - Bay Area

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About The Position

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a full-time physician leader in Complex Family Planning (CFP) to develop and lead a comprehensive, system-aligned reproductive health program at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). In this role, you will expand access to advanced contraception, high-risk family planning services, and evidence-based abortion care, while supporting education, quality improvement, and system integration. This position includes dedicated administrative time for program development alongside a clinical practice focused on consultative and outpatient care, with limited hospital-based responsibilities.

Requirements

MD/DO with board certification/eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Demonstrated experience in complex contraception and high-risk family planning consultative care
Training and/or experience in abortion care (medical and surgical) and commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered reproductive healthcare
Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills
Eligible for California medical licensure

Nice To Haves

Experience leading program development, quality improvement, and/or clinical operations across sites

Responsibilities

Provide advanced contraceptive care, including LARC (Nexplanon, hormonal and copper IUDs)
Manage medically complex patients requiring individualized contraceptive planning
Standardize contraception practices and protocols at CPMC/SWBMG and participate in Sutter Women's Health Service Line strategic alignment
Deliver high-risk family planning consultations for patients with complex medical, surgical, or obstetric conditions
Collaborate with subspecialties (e.g., MFM, oncology, cardiology)
Provide preconception and interpregnancy counseling
Offer comprehensive, patient-centered counseling on pregnancy options
Develop or partner with college-based clinics to provide STI screening, treatment, and contraception services
Develop and standardize system-wide policies and procedures for medical and surgical abortion services
Partner with pharmacy leadership to ensure safe, compliant medication workflows
Establish evidence-based clinical guidelines and ensure consistency across sites
Provide D&E training, proctoring, and consultative support for procedural care
Build internal competency and reduce reliance on external resources where appropriate
Establish a formal relationship with Planned Parenthood and other community partners
Create streamlined referral pathways for complex cases and services not available internally
Improve care coordination and continuity across systems
Participate in OB hospitalist shifts as call responsibility
Potential limited participation in backup gynecology call, based on system needs
Develop and implement a comprehensive Complex Family Planning (CFP) program
Standardize clinical protocols and workflows across sites
Partner with Women's Health Service Line leadership
Lead quality improvement initiatives and define program metrics
Support provider education and workforce development