OB/GYN- Medical Director Opportunity - Part-Time - Syracuse, NY

St. Joseph’s Health is seeking a board-certified Medical Director of OB/GYN for a 0.1 FTE (4 hours per week) position. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a practicing OB/GYN looking to advance their career by taking on a leadership role while continuing their own clinical practice. You will join our established and respected Women & Infants Division, contributing to a highly regarded practice that provides state-of-the-art care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Position Overview:

As the Medical Director of OB/GYN, you will oversee departmental activities and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical care, balancing both clinical responsibilities and administrative leadership. In partnership with our administrative team, you will help foster an environment of excellence in patient care and physician collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, physician-friendly team while utilizing the latest technologies and treatments in women’s health care. This part-time role is ideal for a practicing OB/GYN in the community who is looking to take on leadership responsibilities, expand their professional growth, and make a significant impact in the department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the administrative team to oversee department activities.
• Manage cost management, utilization review, quality assurance, and medical protocol development.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process for division physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Attend meetings and assist in managing department budgets.
• Ensure a patient-centered approach in the delivery of care.
• Monitor quality and appropriateness of medical care.
• Provide leadership and guidance for performance guidelines and assist in policy/procedure development.
• Oversee clinical peer review, documentation, and care planning.
• Assist with clinical patient complaints and contribute to provider education.
• Support onboarding and training of new providers.
• Address physician and staff behavior and impairment issues in collaboration with administration.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Leadership Role: As a part-time position (0.1 FTE), you can continue practicing OB/GYN in your own practice while taking on a leadership role to shape the future of the Women & Infants Division.
• Dynamic Team: Work alongside excellent colleagues in a physician-friendly, team-oriented environment.
• Established Patient Base: Strong patient demand ensures that you’ll establish a busy and rewarding practice quickly.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Access the latest technologies and treatments in women’s health care.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Interest in practicing a mix of obstetrics & gynecology, including surgery.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent, team-oriented care.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation at $185/hr.
• The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

St. Joseph’s Health is a non-profit regional health care system based in Syracuse, NY, providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary care to cardiology to surgical services, St. Joseph’s, in collaboration with our community partners, is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum health. Ranked by Health Grades among the top 50 cardiac surgery programs in the country, U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and a 15-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction.

St. Joseph's Health is part of Trinity Health one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States based in Livonia, Michigan.

St. Joseph’s Health is located in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse is a medium-sized metropolitan area with restaurants, events, shopping, bars, and more. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby boating and fishing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and golf. Short drive to the Adirondack Mountains, Thousand Islands, and Finger Lakes wine region. Also, a convenient drive to New York City and Toronto. Major universities include Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University. St Joseph’s Health is less than 10 minutes away from the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Syracuse's top employers are primarily in higher education, research, and health care. Syracuse is expected to see a boon of growth over the next 10+ years with a new semiconductor fabrication facility, Micron, to be built in a neighboring suburb.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.