Obstetrician and Gynecologist / Medical Director OBED (Open Rank Faculty)

Medical Director of the Obstetrical Emergency Department

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking an experienced OB/GYN physician to serve as the Medical Director of the Obstetrical Emergency Department (OBED). This 100% inpatient leadership role oversees clinical operations of the OBED, providing evaluation and management for all pregnant and postpartum patients presenting for urgent or emergent care from early pregnancy through six weeks postpartum. The Medical Director will guide the clinical, operational, and quality performance of the unit while maintaining an active clinical presence, providing direct patient care. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of patient safety, fostering team collaboration, and supervising residents and medical students. The position is day-shift based with no required weekday or weekend call, though call opportunities are available if desired.

Job Description

• Serve as a key clinical and administrative leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the OBED operations, including patient care delivery, clinical quality, staffing, education, and continuous process improvement.

• Ensure that pregnant patients presenting with urgent or emergent conditions receive safe, timely, and evidence-based care in alignment with the department and institution's standards and regulatory requirements.

• Provide triage and care for all OB MD and unassigned OB/GYN patients presenting to the OBED.

• Work within a highly collaborative team, including OB/GYN, CNMs, Family Medicine, OB Anesthesia, Neonatology, and 24/7 Maternal Fetal Medicine support.

• Assist in emergent cesarean or vaginal deliveries, provide coverage for precipitous births, manage obstetric emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage, and provide coverage for other OB/GYN providers during their involvement with these emergencies.

• Provide consultative support to CNMs and Family Physicians.

• Directly supervise, teach, and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• MD degree (or equivalent)

• Board certified/board eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for direct patient care as well as experience with administrative oversight, quality improvement, and education.

Salary

The budgeted salary range for the position is $190,000 to $220,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate, and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant, and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.