Burn Center - Director

Trinity Health; Maywood (CA, IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Burn Center Director to lead innovative clinical, educational, and research programs. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, faculty recruitment, and mentorship within a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong medical background, a commitment to teaching, and a proven track record in research funding. Joining this forward-thinking organization offers not only a chance to make a significant impact in burn care but also to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of burn treatment and education.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Paid Malpractice

Relocation Expense Reimbursement

CME Days and Allowance

Qualifications

• Medical degree and board certification in surgery required.
• Completion of a burn treatment fellowship or 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical Critical Care

Research Accomplishment

Teaching

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery

Fellowship in Burn Treatment

Job description

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree and board certification by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in surgical critical care.
• Completion of a one-year fellowship in burn treatment is required. In lieu of fellowship, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience working in a multidisciplinary burn program.
• Strong track record of research accomplishment with extramural funding is preferred.
• 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join Loyola University Health System.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

Loyola University Health System offers an excellent compensation and benefits package for the right candidate.

• 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.

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