Physician | Chief of Surgery | City of Hope Phoenix

CTCA Shared Services, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Phoenix is seeking a Chief of Surgery to lead their surgical department. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished reputation and experience in an academic medical center, focusing on patient care and faculty development. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Chief will work closely with a team of specialists and engage in research and mentoring activities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation

Retirement package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center.
• Proven leadership and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the department of surgery in clinical, research, and education areas.
• Mentor junior faculty and engage in scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery

Job description

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 reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer, 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 and regulatory efficiencies, and provide 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.

• Possess a breadth of skills, including deep clinical knowledge, a commitment to training and faculty development, and proven leadership and administrative abilities.
• Work full-time within an established team of cancer specialists and healthcare professionals.
• Allocate approximately 90% of time to clinical duties and 10% to administrative responsibilities.
• Share primary clinical responsibilities with surgical faculty in Goodyear.
• Have an excellent academic record in education and research, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Managerial or administrative experience is required. Candidates must have excellent surgical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including clinical, translational, and social science research.
• Participate in leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment.
• Provide leadership, support, and development for faculty and surgical oncology fellows through teaching, training, and mentoring.
• Offer a competitive salary with potential incentive compensation and benefits, including a retirement package. Salary will align with academic rank and experience.

Education, Licensure, Experience & Certifications

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

Phoenix, AZ

• As the 5th largest city in the U.S., Phoenix offers diverse culture, safe neighborhoods, numerous dining options, community events, and attractive weekend getaways.
• Over 300 days of sunshine annually.
• Known as the golf capital of the nation, with private clubs and events like the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.
• Outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and golfing.
• Enjoy local professional sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.