Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position Title: Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Location: BMCHS South, Brighton

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center Health System is seeking a Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology for BMC-Brighton and BMC-South (Brockton) hospital locations.

Summary:

The Chief, will reports to the system chair, and is responsible for the department's strategic, clinical, and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the hospital’s mission and community needs.

This role includes oversight of obstetric and gynecologic services (both inpatient and outpatient), provider recruitment and retention, clinical quality improvement, and coordination with other hospital departments and community partners. The Chief will work closely with the System Chief and hospital leadership to advance health equity, patient access, and clinical excellence across the continuum of OBGYN health services.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Works with the System Chief on annual goals and objectives for the department.
• Ensures that department goals are aligned with those of the health system. 
• Engages stakeholders in advancing the strategic vision for the OB/GYN service line.

Leadership

• Works closely with the System Chief and Administrative Director to ensure service integration, including contributing to meeting agendas and regular reporting on local concerns.  
• Cultivates collaborative relationships with other Department Chiefs and clinical staff.
• Fosters a culture of excellence, equity, collaboration, and accountability among physicians, APPs, nurses, and staff.
• Participates in the senior leadership of the institution, serving on relevant local and system committees.
• Acts as an ambassador for the BMC Health System.

Faculty and Staff

• Outlines clear expectations for faculty and staff in clinical service, teaching, and research.
• Ensures commitment to the development of junior faculty and the professional growth of department leaders.
• In conjunction with administrative staff, oversees clinical schedules and assignments.
• Recruits, retains, and onboards faculty, adhering to Staff Bylaws regarding credentials, appointments, reappointments, privileges, and performance evaluations.
• Ensures that the clinical faculty maintains the highest standards of professionalism.
• Evaluates performance and recommends personnel actions (merit increases, promotions, disciplinary actions, etc.).
• Resolves grievances and personnel issues within the scope of the position.

Financial

• Partners with administrative leadership to develop and manage departmental budget, resource allocation, and growth initiatives.
• Collaborates with faculty and administration to ensure timely billing and compliance with regulations and to improve reimbursement for services.
• Ensures faculty close medical records in a timely fashion and respond to billing issues.
• Monitors productivity data for inpatient and outpatient services.

Clinical

• Creates and optimizes clinical programs within the Department of OB/GYN.
• Collaborates with other departments to optimize care coordination, resource utilization, and interdepartmental communication.
• Fosters collaboration with faculty across BMCHS departments, community health centers, and hospitals to optimize provision of care, especially as it pertains to inpatient admissions and transfers.
• In coordination with the System Chief, develops relationships with outside hospitals and community health centers to facilitate new referral and transfer pathways.

Quality/Regulatory

• Organizes and oversees a quality management program, including structured quality improvement and peer review processes, to promote high-quality, cost-effective, and evidence-based practices.
• Enhances patient-focused service efforts through scheduling optimization.
• Monitors patient satisfaction reports and patient experience, and develop plans by which the clinical operations team can contribute to the improvement of patient care across the department. 
• Attends system/hospital quality huddles and meetings.
• Organizes regular morbidity & mortality presentations and as-needed root cause analyses.
• Leads or supports maternal health initiatives, community outreach efforts, and population health strategies.
• Ensures the department’s compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and applicable regulations.

Education and Research

• Supports the integration of students and residents into inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
• Oversees and promotes educational opportunities within the department.

• In conjunction with the System Chief, fosters clinician and patient participation in research studies.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of MA
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology; prior leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, health equity, and team-based care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a community hospital setting or with underserved populations is preferred.

Apply:

If interested in this employment opportunity, please send your resume/CV and cover letter via this job post or directly to: karin.laping@bmc.org

Compensation: 

Boston Medical Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience.  We continue to evaluate our compensation plan to remain one of the most competitive in salary and benefits.  Our staff receives a highly competitive salary and generous benefits that include paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and CME expenses. Compensation ranges between $319,300  and $460,300 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

About Us:  Boston Medical Center Health System  (BMCHS) proudly serves a diverse population in Boston and its surrounding communities, offering a world-class academic medical center in Boston University School of Medicine, with a commitment to caring for all patients, including the underserved.   BMCHS is the primary teaching affiliate of BUCASM, a highly ranked medical school dedicated to urban and international health and a recognized leader in groundbreaking medical research.

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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and departmental budget. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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