Medical Director, OB/GYN

Take on a key leadership role within one of the nation’s top academic health systems. Bring your passion for clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care to UCLA Health as the Medical Director, OB/GYN for our community practices. In this vital position, you will provide physician leadership for OB/GYN services, supporting UCLA Health’s mission to deliver high-quality, equitable care across our community practices.

At UCLA Health, you can:

• Serve as the physician lead for OB/GYN services across all community practices, reporting to the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Collaborate closely with clinic managers, the OB/GYN Clinical Director, and executive leadership to ensure timely access to care, continuity, and operational excellence.
• Partner with UCLA Health stakeholders, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Contracting, IT, and other clinical departments, to optimize clinic operations and deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Lead chart reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic planning to advance departmental goals in clinical quality, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Represent OB/GYN services in departmental meetings and other forums, promoting standardization, consistency, and alignment with UCLA Health’s overall strategy.
• Manage relationships with local hospitals, including call coverage, delivery services, operating room scheduling, and hospital-related issue resolution.

This position allocates 40% of time to administrative leadership responsibilities and 60% to direct patient care, allowing you to maintain your clinical practice while shaping the future of OB/GYN services at UCLA Health.

Please note, the clinical practice and office setting for the selected candidate is flexible and can be adjusted based on geographic preferences within our UCLA Health clinic network. To explore all of our OB/GYN locations, please click here: https://www.uclahealth.org/locations/search?s=&f%5B0%5D=specialty%3A48426

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The annual base salary range for this position is 250,000.00-348,100.00. Productivity models, Quality Incentives, and additional income channels will be determined per the direction of the Department and Department Chair.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• California Medical license or eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, operational oversight, and quality improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and equitable care.

About UCLA Health OB/GYN Services:

UCLA Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recognized nationally for delivering exceptional, comprehensive care across the full spectrum of women’s health services. Our community practices, academic department, and hospital-based programs work together seamlessly to ensure safe, equitable, and innovative care for every patient.

About Living in West Los Angeles:

West Los Angeles offers a dynamic blend of urban convenience and coastal charm. Home to UCLA’s main campus, the area boasts top-rated schools, world-class dining, diverse cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to the Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu’s beaches, providing an ideal environment for both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Are you looking to make a
dramatic difference on a
diverse and dynamic community?

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Do you want to collaborate
with world-class
clinical professionals?

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Have you always
wanted to experience an
incomparable lifestyle in a
beautiful setting?

At UCLA Health, you can.

There’s no place like Los Angeles. With so much
diversity, excitement and constant change, this is
a city that is always on the move and demands
nothing but the best of everything. Our national
reputation for clinical excellence is defined by our
renowned physicians, who are world leaders in
the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses
and injuries. We’d love to have you join us.

A foundation for achieving great things.
Our physicians provide outstanding patient care by living out our clear vision:

Be your best with the best.
At UCLA Health, more than 200 of our physicians are ranked among the nation’s Best Doctors. Because only 5% of our nation’s physicians are honored with this designation, we’re proud to have so many of our doctors recognized as being the best in their specialties.

We have ongoing openings at:

• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
• UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
• Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
• UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
• West Valley Medical Center
• Over 280+ UCLA Primary Care Practices, Specialty Practices and Urgent Care Centers

Living the life in LA
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy the incredible Southern California lifestyle. Looking for spectacular scenery and exhilarating recreation? With beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and the dramatic desert all in your backyard, every activity imaginable is waiting for you. If spectator sports are your passion, you’ll find every major professional sport here. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the world’s best and most famous restaurants, entertainment venues, theme parks and more.