General Surgery Clinical Assistant Professor & Quality Lead

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) in General Surgery. The selected candidate will help grow the general surgery program, provide call coverage, and lead on-site surgical care for inpatients and outpatients with multidisciplinary rounds and active collaboration with referring physicians.

The role emphasizes program development, quality improvement, and a leadership stance in multidisciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited College of Medicine and NY licensure.
• Completion of a general surgery fellowship program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery; DEA registration.
• New York State Medical License or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, quality and growth of the General Surgery Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
• Provide call coverage for an average of 7 days per month, including one weekend.
• Provide comprehensive onsite surgical attending care for all general surgery inpatients and outpatients, including daily rounds and leadership of surgery meetings.
• Maintain ongoing communication with referring physicians and participate in the general surgery clinic.
• Establish and promote structures and processes to enhance patient care.
• Assist with outreach strategies and multidisciplinary team building.
• Assist with development of quality standards and evaluation of procedural outcomes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multidisciplinary care

Education

MD degree from an accredited College of Medicine

General surgery fellowship

New York State Medical License or eligible for licensure

Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery

DEA registration

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (HS) in General Surgery. The selected candidate will help grow the general surgery program, provide call coverage, and lead on-site surgical care for inpatients and outpatients with multidisciplinary rounds and active collaboration with referring physicians.

The role emphasizes program development, quality improvement, and a leadership stance in multidisciplinary teams and