Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Center for Women’s & Children’s Health Highlights:

• Eight-story, 400,000 square foot tower at Christiana Hospital in Newark
• State-of-the-art NICU, featuring private rooms with sleep-in space for families. It’s one of the only hospitals in the United States to provide “couplet care.”
• New and expanded labor and delivery suites.
• Expanded OB/GYN emergency services area and new labor lounge.
• Spacious, multi-level Ronald McDonald Room to support families with infants who are in intensive care.
• ChristianaCare was rated number 24 in the country for gynecology by US News and World Report due to large volume of obstetrical and gynecologic patients and the scope of subspecialists. ChristianaCare is a tertiary care center for the entire region receiving the most acute and complicated patients.
• Over 6,000 deliveries a year and is consistently in the top centers in volume of gynecologic care and surgery.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Vice Chair (VC), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is expected to provide clinical and transformational direction to the Obstetrics and Gynecology groups for both inpatient and ambulatory. In concert with the Chair, develops programs that impact the service line and ensures a uniform approach to the care of patients across all specialties in the service line. In conjunction with the Chair, the VC represents the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at system-wide and department-wide activities in the Chair’s absence, and on an ongoing basis at regularly scheduled activities such as department meetings, faculty meetings, etc.

FTE REQUIREMENT:

• This role includes the following amount of dedicated time to conduct VC activities: .2 FTE

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative and clinical direction to the physicians and advanced practice clinicians in the Women’s Service Line.
• Develops and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
• Works closely with leaders from all groups on developing and implementing a uniform approach to patient care and on programs and process improvement.
• Ensures representation on key system-level committees and meetings with the Medical Group, Campus leadership and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Supports and mentors physicians as leaders within and external to Christiana Care.
• Participates in the development of a formal faculty (ambulatory and inpatient) mentoring program and provides mentorship to other key physician leaders.
• Participates in Women’s and Children’s Service Line initiatives.
• As directed by the Chair, participates in the implementation and maintenance of transformational projects within the service line such as projects relating to patient flow, the discharge process, patient satisfaction, quality improvement initiatives, transitions of care and telemedicine.
• As directed by the Chair, participates in medical education programs and resident recruitment efforts.
• Participates in the identification of department faculty and other personnel needs and in the recruitment and retention of well trained and competent faculty and other attending physicians.
• Represents the department/service line in interactions with other departments and service lines within the institution and in regional and national organizations.
• Assists the Chair and Corporate Director in the financial management of the department.
• Maintains good employee, physician and nurse relations.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
• Reports to the Chair, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with Chair, The Medical Group leadership, hospital senior leadership, medical staff and other employees, as well as patients, families of patients and personnel from other hospitals, government and regulatory agencies and vendors.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

• As applicable, physicians in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Women’s and Children Service Line Leadership.
• Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of an approved medical school curriculum.
• Active board certification in Obstetrics/Gynecology.
• Advanced degree (e.g. MPH, MBA, MHA) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Skilled in the practice of general internal medicine and in particular, hospital medicine.
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to reason, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings, lectures, seminars, etc.
• Ability to lead in clinical, administrative and educational areas.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and team building.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, including public speaking.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Delaware and maintain active board certification in internal medicine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent sitting, walking and standing.

Why ChristianaCare:

• President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare
• Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023
• Achieved Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award In 2023

Compensation & benefits package include:

• Base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off.
• 403b, 457b, and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Post-graduate degree from an accredited medical institution.

2. Completion of accredited OB/GYN-residency.

3. Completion of Urogynecology fellowship.

4. Extended knowledge of OB/GYN-related issues.

5. Board-eligible or Board-certified.

6. Active staff status in the Christiana Care OB/GYN Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

a. Knowledge and skills in the principles and practice of obstetrics and gynecology and urogynecology.

b. Knowledge of departmental patient care procedures.

c. Knowledge of RRC program requirements for obstetrics and gynecology.

d. Ability to oversee and advise resident physicians in their care of patients.

e. Ability to interact on a professional basis with supervisors, peers and other team members.

f. Commitment of support of Joint Commission regulators and to quality indicators in obstetrics and in gynecologic surgery.

About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 290 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital, and named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in the U.S. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care. ChristianaCare offers caregivers an excellent benefits package, including 12-weeks of paid parental leave.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley:

Working for ChristianaCare offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City - all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.

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