Physician - Chair, Department of Surgery - Jefferson Abington - Montgomery County, PA

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Lansdale, Buffalo (Montgomery County, NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader for the Department of Surgery. This role encompasses administrative and clinical responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical education and demonstrate a commitment to improving patient experiences. With responsibilities divided between clinical work and leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of surgical care while mentoring the next generation of surgeons. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience as a distinguished leader in a surgical department.
• Passion for medical education and a reputation as a charismatic educator.
• Commitment to quality improvement and safe medical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Surgery Department.
• Promote job satisfaction and well-being among physicians.
• Oversee residency and fellowship programs.

Skills

Leadership

Medical Education

Quality Improvement

Patient Experience

Negotiation

Collaboration

Diversity Promotion

Professionalism

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency in Surgery

Fellowship in a Surgical Specialty

Job description

Job Details

To fulfill the mission and role of Jefferson Abington Hospital, the Chair, Department of Surgery is an employed position with administrative, educational, and clinical responsibilities. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff, Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Job Description

The ideal candidate should:

1. Have experience as a distinguished leader;
2. Have a passion for medical education and a reputation as a charismatic educator;
3. Be fully committed to principles of quality improvement and the promotion of safe medical care;
4. Be devoted to enhancing the patient experience;
5. Have a reputation among colleagues and patients as a "great doctor";
6. Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including both administrative staff and physicians;
7. Have a track record of success in recruitment and project development;
8. Embrace diversity among the workforce and promote an environment free of bias and micro-aggression;
9. Work in a manner that inspires unerring professionalism.

In addition to fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Jefferson Medical Group physician contract, the Chair of the Department of Surgery at Abington-Jefferson Health works in collaboration with Hospital Leadership, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Medical Executive Committee, as well as Enterprise service lines, to provide leadership, strategy, and oversight over the Surgery Department for Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Responsibilities are divided equally between clinical work hours and administrative duties. It is expected that the Surgery Department Chair's FTE splits time equally between clinical hours (0.5 FTE) and administrative hours (0.5 FTE).

The Chair will provide overall leadership of Divisions and Sections within the Department of Surgery, responsible for strategic execution, clinical services, professional and business performance, medical education, scholarship, and physician practice. The Chair will promote an environment that facilitates job satisfaction and well-being among physicians by establishing effective communication channels and seeking input from key stakeholders in strategic planning.

Divisions include:

• Cardiac Surgery
• Dentistry
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Podiatry
• Surgery (General)
• Thoracic Surgery
• Urology

Sections include:

• Adv. Laparoscopy
• Bariatrics
• Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Orthopedic Hand Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Surgical Critical Care
• Trauma
• Vascular Surgery

The Chair establishes and evaluates performance expectations to ensure high-quality patient care, clinical standards, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical outcomes. The Chair leads multidisciplinary efforts to improve care efficiency and equity, champions patient experience enhancements, and drives business development, including expanding existing and developing new clinical programs, recruiting the necessary workforce, and setting policies to increase departmental volume and efficiency.

The Chair also acts as the chief education officer, overseeing residency and fellowship programs, ensuring an optimal learning environment, and promoting scholarly achievement and clinical research. The Chair actively participates in educational conferences, fosters collaboration with research initiatives, and manages departmental academic and research efforts.

Additional responsibilities include aligning employed and community-based physicians, leading change initiatives, and unifying the department to enhance patient access and high-quality service delivery. The Chair is a voting member of the Medical Staff Executive Committee.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America