Department Chair Surgery

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Burlington, Massachusetts seeks a visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership record, a commitment to quality in surgical care, and an ability to foster innovation and collaboration. The role involves overseeing clinical and operational functions, driving performance, and expanding research and scholarship. This is a full-time senior leadership role, offering an opportunity to impact patient care and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in academic surgery.
• Demonstrated achievement in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• Highly visible national and international reputation with academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and shape long-term vision.
• Recruit and develop physicians and APPs.
• Drive performance and oversee departmental performance.
• Drive Performance: Oversee division and departmental performance to ensure access, operating room efficiency, and clinical excellence.
• Foster Collaboration: Align departmental strategy with LHMC and Beth Israel Lahey Health priorities.
• Invigorate Research and Scholarship: Expand the department’s research enterprise with extramural funding.
• Champion Teaching and Training Missions: Oversee education for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Innovation

Clinical Excellence

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board certified in a surgical specialty

Massachusetts licensure eligible

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), a leading academic medical center, and the UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical School in Burlington, Massachusetts seeks an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Surgery. This is a senior leadership role overseeing clinical, strategic, academic, and operational functions across all surgical services. The Chair will advance excellence in patient care, education, research, and faculty development while fostering innovation and collaboration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and interpersonal capabilities, a distinguished academic background, and a sustained commitment to driving quality, innovation and excellence in the field of surgery.

Department Overview

The department spans the full spectrum of surgical specialties at LHMC, including:

• Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynecology
• Hepatobiliary & Transplant Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology (Audiology, Hearing Aid Center, Speech Therapy)
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery

The department includes a multidisciplinary team and supports ACGME-accredited residency programs and fellowship programs. Faculty are appointed to the UMass Chan-Lahey Department of Surgery of the University of Massachusetts T H Chan School of Medicine, enabling cross-campus collaboration for teaching, research, and mentorship.

Job Description & Responsibilities

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Planning: Shape long-term vision and initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
• Recruit & Develop Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): Attract top talent and support career growth.
• Lead Innovation, Quality & Safety Initiatives: Collaborate to optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes.
• Drive Performance: Oversee division and departmental performance to ensure access, operating room efficiency, and clinical excellence.
• Optimize Operations: Manage resources, implement process improvements, and maintain high standards of care, safety, and service.
• Foster Collaboration: Work closely with division chairs and APP leaders to align departmental strategy with LHMC and Beth Israel Lahey Health priorities.
• Invigorate Research and Scholarship: Expand the department’s research enterprise by supporting faculty in obtaining extramural funding and collaborating with Lahey’s Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science and the Center for Translational Science.
• Champion Teaching and Training Missions: Oversee the development and delivery of educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.

The Chair will also maintain clinical responsibilities, modeling excellence in patient care while advancing LHMC’s mission in education, research, and innovation.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. (or international equivalent), board certified in a surgical specialty, and eligible for Massachusetts licensure.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in academic surgery.
• Demonstrated achievement in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• Highly visible national and international reputation with academic credentials meriting appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
• Formal leadership training and operational management experience preferred.
• Commitment to a culture of belonging, with the ability to champion system-wide initiatives within Beth Israel Lahey Health.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled