Chief Specialist

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

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. 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 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) ~ Level 3 NICU support 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.

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