Job Details
Clinical Practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology | NO NIGHT CALL| Program Leadership Role
Lakeland Regional Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN to serve as Associate Program Director (APD) for a new community-based OB/GYN Residency Program, anticipated to launch Summer 2027. This role combines meaningful educational leadership with OB/GYN clinical practice in a collaborative, hospital-employed environment. All clinical duties are supported by a collegial generalist OB/GYN team & dedicated OB/GYN Hospitalist team, eliminating night call and supporting strong work-life balance.
The Opportunity
The Associate Program Director works in close partnership with the Program Director to support the educational, operational, and cultural development of the residency program while maintaining an active clinical practice.
This position includes protected time dedicated to residency leadership responsibilities, including:
- Support the Program Director in residency administration, curriculum, and program improvement
- Participate in and support scholarly activity and QI with institutional research support
- Contribute to program operations and compliance efforts through committee involvement, evaluation processes, faculty development activities, and recruitment
- Teach and mentor OB/GYN residents and medical students in inpatient, outpatient, Labor & Delivery, and operative settings
- Provide supervised clinical education and feedback during routine patient care
- Support a positive, hands-on learning environment grounded in community-based practice
Practice Culture & Collegiality
Our OB/GYN group is grounded in collaboration rather than competition. Physicians routinely support one another through:
- Co-management of complex surgical and obstetric cases
- Real-time partner backup and consultation
- Shared Day-Time In-Hospital Call Rotation (NO NIGHT CALL)
- Physician-led decision-making
- A responsive, physician-centered administrative structure
This is a practice where mutual respect, physician well-being, and excellent patient outcomes are core values. Opportunity exists for physicians to tailor their practice mix in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Clinical Scope & Subspecialty Support
All major women's health subspecialties are readily available, including:
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Urogynecology
- Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (regional partners)
This integrated system supports seamless referrals and comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Women's Pavilion & Comprehensive Hospital Resources
In Hospital care is delivered in the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, an eight-story, state-of-the-art facility designed for compassionate, family-centered care, featuring:
- Comprehensive women's and children's services
- Dedicated OB Emergency Department
- Dedicated Children's Emergency Department
- Level III NICU. 24/7 Neonatologist and NICU team support
- 24/7 OB-dedicated anesthesia
- Dedicated Women's OR suites with specialized surgical teams
- Da Vinci Xi robotic systems (robotics available but not required)
- Modern, elegant, patient-centered spaces
Who Thrives Here/Qualifications
This role is well suited for OB/GYNs who:
- Are board certified/board eligible through ABMS or AOA and have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one
- Prefer a primarily clinical OB/GYN practice
- Enjoy working with residents and medical students as part of daily clinical care OB/GYN Residency Program to launch in Summer 2027
- Value collaboration, stability, and work-life balance
- Appreciate a community-based, team-oriented practice model
LRH offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity bonus, 403B, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, CME Days, and Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
ABOUT US: For over 100 years, not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health has provided exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare in over 35 specialties. LRH is a 910 bed academic state of the art teaching facility. LRH has achieved multiple workplace awards from highly reputable names including Aetna, Forbes and the Florida Hospital Association. Our 910-bed main campus operates a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the nation's busiest single site Emergency Department. We continue to grow as seen in our Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.
LRH is proud to collaborate with Nemours Children's Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our incredible culture and how we place people at the center of all we do.
COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a vibrant community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and was ranked #1 in Business Insider's "Top 10 Cities to Buy a House". Explore the diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, stroll around any one of our breathtaking lakeside trails, parks and nature preserves. With just a short drive, you can enjoy Clearwater Beach, named the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor or have a blast at any one of Florida's world-renowned theme parks and attractions. There are over 150 schools in Polk County, including over 40 private school options, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the LAL Today website to learn more about all that Lakeland has to offer.
Please send your CV to physicianswork@myLRH.org to learn more about this opportunity!