Chief, Orthopedic Surgery - Greenfield, MA

Baystate Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days PTO

Tuition support

Retirement plan with company matching

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts seeks an experienced orthopedic surgeon to serve as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Lead the creation of a new orthopedic division and shape a regional program across BFMC and affiliated clinics.

You will partner with BFMC leadership and Baystate Health surgical leadership to oversee subspecialty development, clinician recruitment, and integration of community practices to expand access to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with demonstrated progressive leadership and management experience.
• Strong record of collaboration and ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders to develop and advance a shared vision.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster teamwork, and lead organizational change.
• Interest or experience in Total Joints, General Orthopedics, or Sports Orthopedics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new Orthopedic Surgery division at BFMC, partnering with BFMC President and Baystate Health leadership to shape vision and growth.
• Lead integration of community orthopedic practices into a unified regional program.
• Develop a growing regional network spanning multiple hospitals and satellite clinics to expand access to care.
• Shape subspecialty service expansion, clinical programs, referrals, and access to care across Western Massachusetts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in Western Massachusetts that includes an academic medical center, three community hospitals, and the region’s largest multispecialty medical group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.

We are seeking an experienced orthopedic surgeon and leader to serve as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape a new orthopedic surgery division, providing strategic and clinical leadership while expanding access to high-quality orthopedic care throughout Western Massachusetts.

Join an organization with a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. At Baystate Health, we are often among the first to adopt innovative approaches and better ways to deliver care. Be part of an inspired and compassionate team committed to caring for the communities we serve.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Build and lead a new Orthopedic Surgery division at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, working in close partnership with the BFMC President and Baystate Health’s Chair of Surgery to establish the vision, structure, and growth strategy for orthopedic services across the region.
• Lead the integration of established community orthopedic practices into a unified, robust regional orthopedic program serving patients throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Help develop a growing regional orthopedic network spanning three community hospitals and satellite clinics throughout Western Massachusetts, creating greater access to comprehensive orthopedic care close to home.
• Shape the future of orthopedic services at BFMC, including opportunities to expand subspecialty services, develop clinical programs, strengthen referral relationships, and enhance access to orthopedic care throughout the region.
• Partner closely with Baystate Health surgical leadership and regional Chief Medical Officers, with strong institutional support and resources to develop and grow the division.
• Collaborate with a large, established private orthopedic practice of approximately 40 orthopedic surgeons and APPs providing comprehensive subspecialty care and trauma coverage at Baystate Medical Center.
• Practice and lead from Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts, an 89-bed community hospital featuring state-of-the-art operating rooms opened in 2016, advanced equipment, in-office imaging, rehabilitation and sports medicine services, physical therapy, primary care, and access to a broad range of specialists.
• Make a meaningful impact on orthopedic care in Western Massachusetts by helping shape a growing program while benefiting from the resources, expertise, and infrastructure of a large academic health system.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements.
• Recharge with up to 25 days of PTO in your first year, with additional PTO growth over time.
• Invest in your future with adoption reimbursement assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources.
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan with company matching and growing annual company contributions.
• Support for life beyond work, including first-time homebuyer assistance and free financial coaching.
• Well-being that goes beyond the basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of voluntary benefits.
• Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance.
• Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership and management experience.
• Strong record of collaboration and the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders to develop and advance a shared vision.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster teamwork, and lead organizational change.
• Interest or experience in Total Joints, or General Orthopedics, or Sports Orthopedics surgery is desirable.

COMPENSATION:

$540,000-700,000

To learn more about Baystate Health and living in Western Massachusetts, please visit www.ChooseBaystateHealth.org. Interact with us socially at Facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on X @BaystateCareers.

For more information, please contact:

Nicolas Jabbour, MD

C/O Ariana Caradiaz, MBA, CPRP-DEI

[email protected] / 4137957820

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.