Division Chief, Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a visionary and dynamic academic leader and Ob/Gyn Generalist to serve as Division Chief of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is a unique opportunity to lead a diverse and growing division dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community service in a growing academic center.

Division Chief, Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Division Chief will be an Ob/Gyn Generalist responsible for overseeing faculty and staff, driving innovative clinical and academic programs, fostering mentorship, and ensuring a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of academic achievement, leadership experience, and a commitment to advancing health equity in women s health. Our faculty team works together to provide care for OB and GYN patients alongside resident physicians and medical students.

Key Responsibilities:

Division Chief:

• Report directly to the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Division of Academic Generalists and Hospitalists, with an administrative co-leader
  • Works in collaboration with Administration to ensure all the needs of the program are met including staffing, continuing education, regulatory or compliance needs, space, etc
• Oversee clinical operations to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with hospital and departmental leadership.
• Leads all performance improvement activities specific to the program
• Serves as an effective liaison across sites of care including but not limited to ambulatory practices, acute care hospitals, emergency departments, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, etc.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of care, treatment and services
• Recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty and staff.
  • Current group is comprised of 6 Academic Generalists and 4 Academic Hospitalists. Seeking 1-2 additional Academic Generalists and 3 additional Academic Hospitalists to expand to our goal of providing 24/7 double attending coverage on L&D.
• Foster an environment of academic excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• When applicable, ensures regulatory compliance relative to legal statutes including but not limited to IVC, EMTALA, hospital regulatory standards, Enhanced Service definitions, licensure requirements, etc.

• Inpatient Obstetrics: Supervise residents and medical students in care of patients on Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and OB Triage units
  • Approximately 3,500 deliveries annually including low- and high-risk patient populations
  • Antepartum patients managed by Maternal Fetal Medicine faculty

• Inpatient Gynecology: Supervise residents and medical students in care of patients on inpatient gynecology service, inpatient/ED consults, scheduled and unscheduled surgeries
  • Provide backup call from home overnight and on weekend as needed

• Outpatient Clinics:
  • Supervise resident continuity and specialty GYN clinics
  • Independently care for general OB and GYN patients

• Additional Academic Responsibilities:
  • Resident and medical student didactic sessions
  • Resident and medical student simulation sessions
  • Opportunity to mentor resident research projects if desired

Departmental Highlights:

• 40 board-certified physicians across OB/GYN subspecialties (AcademicSpecialists, MFM, Gyn Oncology, REI, Urogynecology, MIGS, PAGS)
• Regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, newly opened in2025
• 25 OB/GYN residents (6 per year, now approved for 7 per year starting with current Intern class)
• Primary regional referral center
• Level 3 NICU support

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certification in OB/GYN
• Academic accomplishments meriting appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic leadership or administration.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring junior faculty, leading academic programs, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Interested candidates, please submit your CV and letter of interest to