Division Chief, Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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. 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 yassin.janneh@atriumhealth.org

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