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Location
Carolinas Medical Center
1350 S Kings Dr Charlotte, NC, United States Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health as a Division Chief of OBGYN Academic Specialists in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

 

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

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

o   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.
    • 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





Highlights
  • 40 board-certified physicians across OB/GYN subspecialties (Academic
  • Specialists, MFM, Gyn Oncology, REI, Urogynecology, MIGS, PAGS)
  • Regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, newly opened in
  • 2025
  • 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

Training and/or Experience Required
  • 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
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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