Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician at Ardent Health Services summary :

The University of Texas Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a Founding Chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, responsible for clinical leadership, administrative oversight, research, and faculty recruitment. This role includes managing departmental policies and advancing Women's Health services, requiring a Doctor of Medicine (MD / DO), board certification, and a strong track record in leadership and program development. The position offers competitive benefits within a rapidly growing community, emphasizing patient care, education, and research in women's health.

The University of Texas Tyler School of Medicine and UT Health East Texas is searching for a Founding Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Women s Services. The Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology will be responsible for all realms of clinical, administration, teaching, research and strategy as it relates to the growth of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

This inspirational leader manages the policy creation and enforcement and recruitment and retention of faculty, while spearheading the advancement of the Women s Health service line across UT Health East Texas.

Required Knowledge, Education, Skills, Abilities and Competencies :

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or foreign equivalent.
• Board certification : ABOG
• Track record of effective leadership, including experience and success in research, education, and clinical administration
• Success in building, expanding and elevating programs with vision and collaborative team spirit.
• Ability to develop and implement new programs.
• Knowledge of creating and managing budgets
• Preferred : At least 5 years of experience in academic leadership

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University of Texas Health Center at Tyler :

From its beginnings as a hospital during World War II, The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, joining the world-renowned University of Texas System, has an expanded mission that today includes patient care and community health, medical and health education, and biomedical and clinical research. The Center is home to a three-story, $67-million Academic Center housing a cancer treatment and prevention center with some of the most advanced technology available. Over the years, the academic center has added a family practice, rural family medicine, psychiatry, occupational medicine, and internal medicine residency programs. And the growth continues - with the addition of the UT Tyler School of Medicine, which opened its doors in 2023.

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Keywords :

Obstetrics, Gynecology, Women's Health, Medical Leadership, Academic Medicine, Faculty Recruitment, Patient Care, Healthcare Administration, Clinical Research, Department Chair