DEPARTMENT CHAIR, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

The Cleveland Clinic, a distinguished academic healthcare system, announces its search for Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a subset of the Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute. Cleveland Clinic’s Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute is committed to providing world-class care for women of all ages. In 2017-18, the institute’s gynecology program was again ranked No.5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and is the top-ranked program in Ohio.  

The institute’s staff participates in resident, fellow, and medical student education at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. A unique residency training program offers tracking into subspecialty areas. Fellowships are offered in gynecologic oncology, urogynecology/reconstructive pelvic surgery, reproductive endocrinology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and specialized women’s health.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 90 employed physicians and 42 advanced practice providers which includes a large midwifery program.  In 2018 the Department had 270,000 patient visits, more than 10,000 deliveries and over 3,500 surgeries distributed over 30 sites, 3 main tertiary care hospitals with Level 3 NICUs and 4 secondary hospitals.

The Department Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology will be a physician leader with impressive credentials who reports to the Women’s Health Institute Chair and can implement and drive the strategic mission of the Cleveland Clinic Health System.  The ideal candidate will be a servant leader with a record of excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarship as well as significant experience in leadership, administration, and program development. Duties and responsibilities of the Chair include oversight of general operations, quality and safety, and the recruitment, retention and mentoring of medical staff, administrators, educators and researchers. 

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers.  Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world.  We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.  We enjoy a strong reputation for outstanding quality care.  U.S News & World Report has declared that we are the No. 2 hospital in the country.  Cleveland Clinic’s heart program has ranked No. 1 in the nation since 1995.  Our urology program also ranked No. 1 in the nation, and three of our specialties - gastroentrerology and GI surgery, nephrology, and rheumatology are ranked No. 2.

Eight other Cleveland Clinic specialties are ranked in the Top 10.  Cleveland Clinic earned the highest ranking of any Ohio hospital.

Other specialties noted for national excellence include ENT and pediatrics.  Cleveland Clinic Children's offers highly specialized pediatric care in a family-centered atmosphere.  It has been ranked the best children's hospital in Ohio by Child magazine.

Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 as a not-for-profit group practice, integrating clinical and hospital care with research and physician education.  In addition to our Cleveland location, we have Cleveland Clinic Florida, Cleveland Clinic Nevada, Cleveland Clinic Canada, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.  Cleveland Clinic London is also scheduled to open in February 2021.

Cleveland Clinic has more than 3,600 salaried physicians and scientists on staff, representing approximately 120 specialties and subspecialties.  In 2017, we provided a total of 7.6 million outpatient visits, 229,132 acute admissions and observations, and 207,354 surgical cases.  Patients came to us from across America and from more than 180 nations.  We also lead an extensive system of community hospitals in Northeast Ohio called the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals.

This system is made up of Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Akron General Hospital, Avon Hospital, Euclid Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Lodi Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Medina Hospital, South Pointe Hospital, and Union Hospital.  Ashtabula County Medical Center is also an affiliate of Cleveland Clinic.  With approximately 4,500 staffed beds, Cleveland Clinic Hospitals offers broad geographic coverage, a full continuum of care, improved quality and lower cost of care to Northeast Ohio residents.

Cleveland Clinic ranked 6th overall of 11 honorees by Diversity Inc. in 2018.  Companies on this list score well in talent pipeline, talent development, leadership commitment, and supplier diversity.

Cleveland Clinic values a culture where caregivers integrate diversity and inclusion throughout the enterprise. We respect and appreciate our similarities and differences; they enable us to better serve our patients, one another, and our global communities.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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