POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Obstetrician/Gynecologist provides clinical leadership and oversight for women’s health services, including obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive health care. This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care while supporting clinical operations, provider performance, and program growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Clinical Leadership & Oversight
- Provide clinical leadership for OB/GYN services across all sites.
- Establish, implement, and monitor clinical protocols and best practices for obstetric and gynecologic care.
- Serve as a clinical resource. mentor and supervisor of OB/GYN providers and support staff.
- Lead peer review, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives within women’s health services.
Direct Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal, postpartum, family planning, and gynecologic services.
- Perform routine and high-risk OB/GYN procedures within the scope of practice.
- Participate in on-call coverage and hospital privileges as required.
- Ensure continuity of care and appropriate referrals to specialty and ancillary services.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOH, HRSA, and hospital-affiliated requirements.
- Support risk management activities, including incident review, documentation standards, and patient safety initiatives.
- Participate in audits, chart reviews, and accreditation-readiness efforts.
Program Development & Operations
- Collaborate with executive and operational leadership to improve access, patient flow, and service delivery.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of OB/GYN providers.
- Contribute to strategic planning for women’s health services, including service expansion and integration with primary care and behavioral health.
- Monitor clinical productivity, outcomes, and patient satisfaction metrics.
Collaboration & Community Engagement
- Work closely with nursing leadership, care coordination, behavioral health, and social services to support integrated, whole-person care.
- Represent OB/GYN services in internal committees and external partnerships.
- Support community outreach and patient education initiatives related to women’s health.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State.
- Active DEA registration.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical OB/GYN experience, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Hospital admitting privileges or ability to obtain them.
- Clinical leadership and mentorship.
- Women’s health and obstetric care excellence.
- Quality improvement & patient safety.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.
- Data-driven decision making.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES
- Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net setting.
- Experience working with diverse, underserved, or high-risk populations.
- Bilingual (Spanish or other languages) preferred.
- Experience with quality improvement, clinical protocol development, or medical staff leadership.
Why Work at BMS Family Health Center?
- A mission-driven environment where your work directly benefits the community.
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and well-being.
- Professional growth opportunities within a respected FQHC.
- A culture of compassion, inclusivity, and respect for all.
- Competitive Benefits: 20 Days PTO per year. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. 401K
Salary: $295,000 - $303,000 annually
Compensation details: 295000-303000 Yearly Salary
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