Chief of Surgery

Central Maine Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare is looking for a Chief of Surgery to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the surgical department. The successful candidate will oversee surgical staff, ensure patient safety, and work on improving surgical outcomes.

This full-time role includes supervising medical staff, developing departmental policies, and addressing quality and patient safety. A competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth are part of what we offer.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical and patient safety.
• Willingness to attend continuing education related to the business of medicine.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the surgical department and its medical staff.
• Develop and implement departmental goals and policies.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial skills

Coaching ability

Basic computer knowledge

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Active unrestricted Maine Medical License

Active Board Certification

Job description

The Chief of Surgery provides clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the surgical department. The roles oversees surgeons and surgical staff, develops policies and procedures, ensures patient safety, and works with hospital leadership to improve surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.

• Competitive compensation package
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the surgical department and its medical staff
• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care
• Monitor surgical outcomes and address quality and patient safety concerns
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain surgeons and surgical personnel
• Collaborate with hospital executives and other department leaders on strategic planning
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital policies
• Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, and financial performance
• Promote research, innovation, and continuing medical education within the department
• Resolve clinical and administrative issues related to surgical services
• Represent the department in hospital committees and community outreach activities
• Work collaborative with the other Department or Service Line Chiefs to attain the stated yearly goals and objectives of Central Maine Healthcare
• Promote and sustain an effective working environment among the physicians, nurses and other staff within the clinics and the hospital
• Provide ongoing education to the department or service line regarding administrative, regulatory, and legal issues arising from a changing healthcare environment
• Working with the nursing and administrative leadership, ensure high reliability in the transitions of care among disciplines or sites of service of care

Qualifications

Required:

• An M.D. or D.O. degree
• Active membership and unrestricted privileges on the medical staff
• Active unrestricted Maine Medical License
• Active Board Certification
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical, medical staff citizenship (i.e. medical record completion, ability to work within the complex team structure of healthcare, patient satisfaction) and patient safety
• Willingness and ability to attend continuing education related to the business of medicine

Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a matrix and dyad structures
• Basic financial skills (operational and capital budgets, variance analysis), or ability to acquire these skills
• Effective coaching ability
• Basic understanding of the complex healthcare environment and delivery of patient care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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