Job Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Nationally recognized St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest and most established health system, is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Chair will work in collaboration with service line leadership to provide strategic vision, leadership, and accountability across the OB/GYN service line, with a focus on clinical excellence, quality, growth, education, research, and physician engagement.

St. Luke’s has recently been recognized by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as the #1 high-performing health system in the United States for quality, safety, and patient experience.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Set the strategic direction for clinical quality, patient safety, outcomes, and performance improvement across the OB/GYN service line.
• Provide strategic and clinical oversight across Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology, and related women’s health programs.
• Partner with service line leaders to champion regional growth and program development strategies that expand access, strengthen clinical capabilities, and advance the service line’s market position.
• Foster collaboration across multiple campuses, divisions, and physician groups.
• Support graduate medical education, research, including continued growth of the OB/GYN residency and potential future fellowship programs.
• Provide strategic leadership for the continued development of new programmatic growth initiatives such as an OB Hospitalist program and further development of the Gynecology division.
• Develop physician leaders and strengthen departmental engagement and culture.

Education & Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of ACGME accredited residency training in obstetrics and gynecology and sub-specialty as applicable.
• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology corresponding sub-specialty as applicable.
• Experience in an administrative clinical leadership-level position and strong clinical background with ongoing clinical practice.

OB/GYN Service Line Highlights:

• St. Luke’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
• Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 6,000 deliveries per year across 3 birthing facilities.
• Repeatedly awarded “Best Place to Have a Baby” in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Call’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
• Full support from 24/7 OB hospitalist and neonatology coverage, a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to provide care for all OB patients, and in-office navigators to support our obstetric population.
• Outpatient lactation, education and mental health support for patients and family members provided through St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center.
• Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN and GYN oncology.
• Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Luke’s Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
• Accredited through the Ryan Residency Training Program, with a strong and established Family Planning Program.

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network, you will enjoy:

• Opportunity to lead a department with a longstanding commitment to exceptional patient care and service to the communities we serve.
• Unique dyad leadership model partnering clinical and administrative leaders.
• Strong organizational commitment to women's health, physician leadership, education, and program growth.
• Work in an academic environment with faculty appointment to Temple University School of Medicine.
• Exceptional compensation package with relocation assistance.
• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health insurance, CME allowance, and retirement benefits.

Interested in learning More?

For a confidential conversation about this leadership opportunity, please contact Meg Parmar, Sr. Director Network Talent Acquisition at Meg.Parmar@sluhn.org. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your background and share additional information about the role and St. Luke’s.

About St. Luke’s University Health Network:

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

Live and Lead in Eastern Pennsylvania:

Build your career in a region that offers the best of both worlds. Eastern Pennsylvania combines welcoming communities, diverse housing options, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a growing dining and cultural scene, while providing convenient access to Philadelphia, New York City, and the surrounding region.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.