Medical Director, OB/GYN & OB/GYN Generalist Physician | Wilton, CT - $20,000 Signing Bonus

Yale New Haven Health
United States, Connecticut, Greenwich
Oct 19, 2026
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share Yale New Haven Health System's Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values, Integrity, Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Accountability, and Compassion, guide everything we do as individuals and professionals each day. Northeast Medical Group seeks an innovative and collaborative physician leader to serve as ambulatory Medical Director, NEMG Obstetrics and Gynecology including Urogynecology. The Medical Director provides physician leadership for ambulatory services in the specialty or specialties across NEMG under the administrative direction of the Chief Ambulatory Physician Executive and the professional direction of the System Chair/Chief. The Medical Director supports clinical excellence, clinician engagement, patient experience, access to care, and practice improvement in the ambulatory specialty. $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Join Northeast Medical Group and become part of a physician-led, patient-centered organization committed to excellence, compassion, integrity, respect, and accountability while enjoying the opportunity to make a meaningful impact both clinically and as a healthcare leader. Responsibilities As Medical Director, OB/GYN, you will serve as the physician leader for ambulatory OB/GYN services across Northeast Medical Group (NEMG), providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance clinical excellence, physician engagement, patient access, quality outcomes, and practice performance. Reporting to the Chief Ambulatory Physician Executive (CAPE) and working in close partnership with the System Chair/Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology, you will help shape the future of women's healthcare across a growing, physician-led network. Key responsibilities include: The Medical Director serves as the primary link between the System Chair/Chief and NEMG clinicians practicing in the specialty or specialties in the ambulatory setting, including employed and PSA clinicians. Under the professional direction of the System Chair/Chief, the Medical Director provides specialty oversight and guidance regarding ambulatory clinical practice, quality, and standards of care. The Medical Director is the reporting manager for employed ambulatory clinicians in the specialty or specialties in NEMG. The Medical Director serves as the physician representative for employed and PSA ambulatory clinicians in the specialty or specialties in NEMG. The Medical Director functions within a matrixed leadership structure and works collaboratively with NEMG, ACE, specialty and operational leadership in support of ambulatory specialty initiatives and organizational priorities to advance quality, access, productivity, operational performance, and patient-centered care across ambulatory NEMG practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves as the physician leader and representative for NEMG clinicians in the specialty or specialties, and serves as manager for NEMG-employed clinicians in the specialty or specialties Collaborates with Regional Medical Directors, operational leaders, and specialty leadership to improve quality, access, productivity, patient experience, and operational performance in the specialty or specialties in NEMG Promotes integration, coordination and standardization of services in the specialty or specialties within NEMG to improve efficiency, access, and patient experience. Supports the development and enhancement of performance metrics and dashboards. Supports implementation of ambulatory initiatives within NEMG practices in the specialty or specialties. Serves as a clinician advocate and champion for optimization of Epic and other clinical technologies. Makes recommendations and takes initiative to improve physician and APC recruitment, retention, engagement, and satisfaction. Supports clinician onboarding and professional development activities. Collaborates with educational and specialty leadership to support teaching activities within NEMG practices in the specialty or specialties, where applicable. Participates in performance improvement activities in the specialty or specialties. Represents the specialty or specialties in NEMG, Ambulatory Operations, ACE, and Yale New Haven Health System committees as assigned. Develops an annual NEMG specialty workplan Establishes agreed-upon annual quality, access, and operational priorities Reviews performance dashboards at a regular cadence and provide reports to designated leadership Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications MD or DO degree Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut. Demonstrated record of clinical excellence. Prior physician leadership experience preferred, including Medical Director, Division Chief, Section Chief, Program Director, Department Vice Chair, or related leadership role. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead effectively in a matrixed healthcare environment. Commitment to quality, patient-centered care, physician engagement, and continuous improvement. Desired Qualifications & Leadership Characteristics The successful candidate will be board certified in the applicable specialty and have a demonstrated record of clinical excellence and leadership. The candidate should possess an understanding of specialty practice within a complex integrated health system and demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a matrixed organizational structure. Ability to build alignment and engagement among physicians, APCs, operational leaders, and specialty leadership. Strong project leadership and implementation skills. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. A collaborative and transparent leadership style. Strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to balance operational priorities with clinical excellence. Effectiveness as a change agent. Ability to work successfully across multiple organizational levels. Commitment to quality, safety, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement. Additional Information Apply and contact our recruiter Chasity LaPlante at chasity.laplante@ynhh.org or Or schedule a confidential conversation: Schedule Time with Chasity YNHHS Requisition ID 170708 Position Overview The Medical Director provides ambulatory physician leadership for NEMG in the specialty or specialties and represents clinicians in the specialty or specialties within NEMG. Clinical Excellence Promote the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Support quality improvement initiatives and performance goals within the specialty or specialties. Encourage adoption of clinical best practices and standardization where appropriate. Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Specialty Clinical Operations Collaborate with Regional Medical Directors and operational leaders to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency of care delivery across NEMG practices in the specialty or specialties. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, care processes, and operational performance. Support implementation of operational initiatives designed to improve patient care and practice performance. Access Partner with ambulatory and specialty leadership to improve patient access to services in the specialty or specialties. Identify and address barriers to timely care and efficient coordination of services. Physician and APC Recruitment and Engagement Serve as a representative and advocate for clinicians in the specialty or specialties. Support physician and APC recruitment, retention, engagement, professional development, and well-being. Innovation and Practice Improvement Lead and support initiatives that improve care delivery, patient experience, clinical outcomes, and operational performance. Assist in evaluating and implementing innovative approaches to ambulatory care within the specialty or specialties.