Physician | Chief of Surgery | City of Hope Phoenix

City of Hope; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a Chief of Surgery to lead their surgical department dedicated to cancer care. This role requires a highly regarded physician with a collaborative leadership style and operational savvy to advance quality patient care in a complex academic medical center. The Chief will oversee a team of specialists, engage in research, and mentor junior faculty. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for a distinguished surgeon to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation

Benefits package

Retirement package

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution, boarded in the respective specialty.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department of surgery in clinical, research, and education areas.
• Mentor junior faculty and engage in scholarly activities.
• Oversee surgical care of cancer patients with a collaborative approach.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Clinical Knowledge

Mentoring

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery

10 years of experience at an academic medical center

Job description

City of Hope Phoenix - Chief of Surgery

City of Hope Phoenix has launched a national search for a Chief of Surgery who will provide leadership to our department of surgery in clinical, research, and education areas. The next Chief of Surgery will be a highly regarded physician with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to leverage and grow our existing, nationally recognized surgical program. The Chief must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex, matrixed organization.

Primary Responsibilities

The department of surgery at City of Hope Phoenix is dedicated to the surgical care of cancer patients. It includes 10 providers across various surgical services, including breast, gastrointestinal, gynecology, thoracic, urology, and general surgery. The Chief position reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Phoenix, Alan Bryce, M.D.

The ideal candidate will be a respected surgeon with a distinguished national reputation, regardless of surgical specialization. The Chief should demonstrate a commitment to advancing patient care, quality, financial efficiency, compliance, and regulatory standards, providing leadership and vision for the department’s clinical services in an academic medical center environment. Mentoring junior faculty is essential. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

• The leader must possess deep clinical knowledge, a strong commitment to training and faculty development, and demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities.
• Full-time hours working within an established team of cancer specialists and other healthcare professionals.
• Approximately 90% clinical and 10% administrative responsibilities, with primary clinical responsibility shared with surgical faculty in Goodyear.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic track record in education and research, a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and managerial experience. Strong surgical skills and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical, translational, and social science research, including leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment.
• Provide leadership, support, and development for department faculty and surgical oncology fellows through teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Competitive salary plus potential incentive compensation, benefits, and a retirement package. Salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.

Education, Licensure, Experience & Certifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution, boarded in the respective specialty.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Possess or be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Arizona.

About Phoenix, AZ

• As the 5th largest city in the U.S., Phoenix offers diverse culture, safe neighborhoods, dining, community events, and weekend getaways.
• Over 300 days of sunshine annually.
• Known as the golf capital of the nation, with year-round outdoor activities including hiking, camping, kayaking, and golfing.
• Enjoy local professional sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.