Chair of OB/GYN - Service Line Leader

Chair of OB/GYN – Service Line Leader

Location: Newark, Delaware
Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | No Rotation

ChristianaCare, the largest healthcare system in Delaware and a national leader in innovation and patient-centered care, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking physician executive to serve as Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology and OB/GYN Service Line Leader. This transformational role will lead the strategic direction, clinical performance, and growth of one of the most advanced and comprehensive Women’s Health programs in the region.

Position Highlights:

• Direct the strategic, operational, and clinical excellence of the OB/GYN Service Line across acute and ambulatory sites.
• Lead a robust and diverse team of more than 100 OB/GYN clinicians, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the full spectrum of women’s health services.
• Oversee a nationally ranked program recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital for OB/GYN (Ranked #42 in the nation) and High Performing Hospital for Maternity Services.
• Influence health equity, innovation in care models, and strategic growth initiatives, while fostering collaboration across disciplines and community partners.

OB/GYN Program Facts:

• Over 7,000 deliveries per year and 100,000+ ambulatory visits annually across OB, GYN, and surgical services.
• 15 ambulatory practices serving communities from Smyrna, DE to Kennett Square, PA.
• 55 physician FTEs and 50 midwives and APCs, offering a full spectrum of OB/GYN services.
• Obstetrics Triage/ED with over 20,000 visits annually.
• Level III NICU with couplet care, allowing mothers and babies to stay together—even in intensive care.
• State-of-the-art 400,000 sq. ft., eight-story tower dedicated solely to women’s and children’s health, featuring private rooms, family sleep spaces, and tranquil rooftop gardens.
• Services include minimally invasive gynecology, urogynecology, and integrated behavioral health and education programming.
• Home to an OB/GYN residency program with 28 residents annually and a strong academic and research infrastructure, including high-impact publications in The New England Journal of Medicine.
• Only high-risk delivering hospital in the state of Delaware, offering comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and execute strategic goals for clinical services in alignment with system-wide priorities.
• Ensure clinical excellence in safety, quality, and patient experience across the service line.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse clinical team and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, operations, and shared services leaders.
• Advance ChristianaCare’s academic mission through continued support of medical education and research.
• Enhance physician engagement, workforce stability, and retention.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community clinicians and referring providers.

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctorate (M.D. or D.O.) with board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology or a related subspecialty.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and 7 years of progressive physician leadership.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading clinical teams, academic programs, and research initiatives.
• Eligibility for Delaware medical licensure.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) preferred.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Named among Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for six consecutive years (2024).
• Recipient of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals Award (3 years running).
• Recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion.
• Led by Dr. Janice Nevin, one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives.

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit, academic health system with more than 14,000 caregivers and over 1,400 hospital beds across three campuses. With locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, our services include primary care, specialty care, urgent care, home health, and a wide network of hospitals and outpatient centers.

Life in the Mid-Atlantic:

Based in Newark, Delaware, ChristianaCare offers a vibrant mix of urban and suburban living with access to top schools, family-friendly communities, and scenic nature. Enjoy quick travel to Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., or relax at nearby Delaware and Jersey Shore beaches.

Join ChristianaCare and help shape the future of Women’s Health in one of the nation’s most respected and progressive healthcare organizations.