Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Company: Loyola Medicine
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Loyola Medical Center & Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine invite applications for an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is a prominent, strategic role for an accomplished physician, educator, and administrator to guide a robust, multidisciplinary department committed to advancing women's health, academic excellence, and compassionate care in alignment with our Catholic Jesuit values. Position Highlights • Provide visionary leadership across five departmental divisions: Gynecologic Oncology, Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, and General Obstetrics and Gynecology • Lead clinical, administrative, financial, and scholarly initiatives while promoting innovation and excellence • Serve as an integral part of Loyola Medicine's Clinical Leadership Council • Cultivate new programs aligned with the health system’s strategic goals • Responsible for the clinical operations, recruitment, quality and safety in both Illinois and Indiana • Champion the department's mission in clinical care, education, and research within the Jesuit tradition. Qualifications: • A medical degree and board certification in specialty are required. • Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Illinois. • Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. • Demonstrated success in leadership roles within an academic medical center. • A record of excellence in clinical care, education, and/or research. • A strong background in funded research is preferred but not required. Loyola’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology delivers comprehensive care throughout its five specialized divisions. Loyola’s Level III Perinatal Center is a leader in high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, serving nine regional hospitals with 9,500 annual deliveries, and maintaining one of Illinois’ highest survival rates for low-birth-weight infants; its NICU treats over 400 critically ill newborns annually and has successfully delivered more than 3,000 infants under two pounds. Complementing its clinical excellence, the department supports a rigorous educational program for medical students, residents, and fellows. Loyola Medicine , a member of Trinity Health , is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. For more information, visit loyolamedicine.org. You can also follow Loyola Medicine on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram or X (formerly known as Twitter). This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: • Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience • Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary • Paid Time Off Days • Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage • Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines) • CME Days and Allowance • Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable) Interested candidates should email cover letter and CV to the Physician Recruitment Office, at LOY-PhysicianRecruit@lumc.edu as well as apply online at www.loyolamedicine.org/careers . www.LoyolaMedicine.org All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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