Chief, Urology

South Shore Health; United States; Sur place; USD 434 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South Shore Health is seeking a Division Chief of Urology in Weymouth, MA. This full-time physician-leadership role oversees quality, safety, and growth of the urology division, coordinating with physicians, APCs, nursing and staff to drive performance and patient satisfaction.

The position involves leadership of surgical activities, engagement in quality initiatives, and recruitment of new physicians. A Massachusetts medical license, board certification in urology, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO license with Board Certification in Urology.
• BLS Certification required.
• 1–3 years of managerial/leadership experience and 5–7 years of clinical urology experience.

Responsabilités

• Oversight of Division Quality, Safety and Growth.
• Lead division-wide practice improvement initiatives with operations and nursing.
• Review patient satisfaction reports and develop action plans.
• Establish protocols and best practices for the patient population served.
• Recruit and integrate new physicians and APCs to drive division growth.
• Provide leadership for all urologic surgical activities and participate in committee discussions.
• Promote quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives across the division.
• Coordinate liaison between hospital and external urology practices.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team coordination

Formation

MD or DO

Board Certified in Urology

BLS Certification

Description du poste

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-23035 Facility: LOC0006 - 780 Main Street780 Main Street Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SMC Urology Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) The Division Chief reports directly to the Vice President of South Shore Medical Center and indirectly to the Chair, Department of Surgery at South Shore Hospital for Urologic Surgical and Perioperative Service needs. Formal reporting on matters relevant to the quality of Divisional medical care occurs through weekly or biweekly meetings. Compensation Pay Range: $434,000.00 - $660,000.00

The responsibilities of the Division Chief include:

• Oversight of Division Quality, Safety and Growth
• Embrace and further the engagement and coordination of physicians, APCs, nursing and staff.
• Provides leadership, organization and direction for shaping team culture.
• Endorse and lead division wide practice improvement initiatives along with operations and nursing.
• Review patient satisfaction reports for the division and address areas for improvement addressed with specific action plans.
• Establish, track and develop continuous improvement strategies for clinical quality and access goals.
• Establish protocols and best practices for the patient population served, working collaboratively with other Divisions' clinical and operational leaders.
• Lead continued growth of the Division through the recruitment and integration of new physicians and APCs.

Divisional Leadership

The leadership within the division is a triad of the Division chief, and the nurse and operations leads. The triad will set the agenda and run Division meetings with all providers and operational and nursing leaders.

The triad will have weekly meetings to review operations, nursing, and provider strategies to effectively manage the Division. The triad will meet as necessary along with other key stakeholders to review safety, quality, productivity, human development, and cost metrics, and to problem solve within these areas to be more effective.

Ensure adequate divisional coverage at all times, managing vacation and schedules conflicts. Ensures that all clinical providers within the Division are meeting the clinical and operation standards set forth by SSMC Monitors quality and appropriateness of medical care. Manages provider relations and professionalism issues, assist with clinical patient complaints, and provide performance improvement guidance and support.

Surgical Leadership & Oversight

Provide leadership and oversight for all urologic surgical activities within the Department of Surgery. Represent the Urology service at the Operating Room Committee and OR Executive Committee, ensuring the division's needs and priorities are effectively communicated.

Support and optimize robotic surgery utilization for Urology, including case allocation, efficiency, and strategic planning. Participate in block time management for all urologists, ensuring equitable and efficient use of surgical resources. Attend Division of Surgery Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) conferences and ensure full participation of all Urology providers.

Promote and oversee Urology's engagement in all quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the Division of Surgery. Ensure adherence to surgical standards, clinical protocols, and best practices across all Urology surgical services.

Collaboration & Liaison Responsibilities

Serve as an effective liaison between the hospital and non-hospital-owned urology practices, fostering strong communication, alignment, and collaboration. Support integration and coordination of surgical workflows across diverse practice settings. Maintain productive relationships with perioperative leadership, anesthesia, nursing, and other key stakeholders.

Administrative & Strategic Functions

Provide input on strategic planning related to urologic surgical services, technology, and program development. Assist the Chief of Surgery in evaluating surgical performance, resource needs, and operational opportunities within Urology. Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of urologic surgeons as appropriate.

Clinical Responsibilities

The ideal candidate would be a full-time physician practicing the full spectrum of urology. The candidate would have 0.2 FTE time allocated for Chief administrative responsibilities.

Education

MD or DO License/Certificates: Currently licensed or ability to obtain a physician license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Board Certified in Urology. BLS certification

Experience

1 - 3 years of experience in a managerial/leadership position and a minimum of 5 - 7 years of clinical experience as a urologist. 8:00am -5:00pm

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work "As One" toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.