Burn Center Director

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Burn Center Director to lead and innovate within a prestigious burn center. This unique role involves directing clinical, educational, and research programs while collaborating with hospital administration and department leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a medical degree, board certification, and a strong interest in teaching. With a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and education, this position is perfect for an ambitious leader looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Days

Paid Malpractice Coverage

Relocation Expense Reimbursement

CME Days and Allowance

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Medical degree and board certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in a multidisciplinary burn program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and expand clinical, educational, and research programs.
• Recruit and retain high-quality faculty and mentor division faculty.

Skills

Surgical Critical Care

Research Accomplishment

Teaching Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery

Fellowship in Burn Treatment

Job description

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Burn Center Director

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Position Details

Position Title: Burn Center Director

Position Number: Job Category: SSOM Clinical Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: SURGERY

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loyola University Health System and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is seeking a Burn Center Director. The Raymond Springer Endowed Director of Burn is a unique opportunity for an exceptional, ambitious, energetic, and innovative leader to direct and expand the clinical, educational and research programs nationally, within Loyola, and within the larger Loyola/Trinity Health System network. The Burn Center Director works closely with the Department of Surgery leadership and hospital administration to develop and implement strategic plans to create well-rounded and efficient clinical services. This individual is also responsible for recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty and is a visible and accessible mentor and role model to all division faculty, as well as planning and leading initiatives to facilitate clinical quality, academic and clinical productivity, and enhancement of patient satisfaction.

The Loyola Burn Center is located in Maywood, Illinois on the western edge of Chicago and is verified by both the ABA and ACS. There were over 650 burn center admissions generating nearly 600 operative procedures performed this past year by the 3 faculty members of the burn section who are part of our 9-member Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Other professionals of the care team include general surgery residents, advance practice providers, occupational and physical therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and social workers. The clinical and educational programs are closely aligned with the Burn Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTI). The BSTI programs include ongoing basic, translational and clinical trial activities in wound healing, sepsis, acute kidney injury and alcohol associated injuries. There are 2 NIH T32 training grants within the BSTI in addition to NIH, DOD, and other source funding totaling over $6.1M (FY14), placing Loyola Surgery at #17 nationally in NIH funding among departments of surgery.

Qualifications:

A medical degree and board certification by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in surgical critical care and completion of a one-year fellowship in burn treatment are required. In lieu of fellowship, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience working in a multidisciplinary burn program. A strong track record of research accomplishment with extramural funding is preferred. This is a full-time faculty position and salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should also have a strong interest in teaching residents and medical students and the successful candidate will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Salary and Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
• 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 a cover letter and CV to Dr. Vivian Gahtan, Chair Department of Surgery, c/o Saja Ihmoud Physician Recruitment Office, at [e-mail] and apply online at www.careers.luc.edu.

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.