Physician | Chief of Surgery | City of Hope Phoenix

California Medical Association.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Chief of Surgery to lead a dynamic department dedicated to cancer care. This role involves overseeing clinical, research, and educational initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional surgical skills and a strong commitment to mentorship and diversity. With a focus on both clinical excellence and administrative leadership, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of surgical services in a vibrant academic medical center. Join a team that values innovation and patient-centered care in a city known for its rich culture and outdoor activities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation

Retirement package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. required with board certification in surgery.
• 10 years of experience in an academic medical center is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department of surgery, focusing on cancer patient care.
• Mentor junior faculty and engage in clinical research activities.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Administrative Ability

Education

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution

Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery

10 years of experience at an academic medical center

Job description

City of Hope Phoenix has launched a national search for 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. The department includes 10 providers across a variety of 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. Candidates will be considered regardless of surgical specialization. The Chief should exhibit a commitment to the advancement of patient care, quality, financial, budgetary, compliance, and regulatory efficiencies, and provide leadership and vision for the Department's clinical services in an integrated academic medical center environment. Mentoring junior faculty is an essential part of this position. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

• The leader must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, a strong commitment to training and the career development of faculty as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative ability.
• Full-time hours working within an established team of medical, surgical, and radiation cancer specialists and other health care professionals.
• 90% Clinical and 10% Administrative
  • Primary clinical responsibility shared with the Surgical faculty in Goodyear.
• Successful candidates should have an excellent academic track record in education and research and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as managerial or administrative experience. Successful candidates must possess excellent surgical skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical, translational, and/or social science research
  • Participate in leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment.
• Provide leadership, support, and development of both department faculty members and surgical oncology fellows by actively participating in teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Competitive salary plus potential for incentive compensation, and benefits including a retirement package. The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure, Experience & Certifications

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

Phoenix, AZ

• As the 5th largest city in the United States, Phoenix offers an extremely diverse culture, safe neighborhoods, endless dining options, community events, and some of the most attractive weekend getaways in the country!
• 300 + days of sunshine per year.
• For golf enthusiasts, Phoenix is known as the golf capital of the nation, and locals enjoy the amenity year-round. From pristine private clubs to the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, these experiences are those that people dream of.
• Outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, kayaking, and golfing.
• Enjoy the local professional sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.