Surgeon-in-Chief

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital is seeking a nationally respected pediatric surgeon to serve as Surgeon-in-Chief. This role leads pediatric surgical and perioperative services across inpatient and ambulatory settings, guiding quality, safety, and program growth while aligning with Rainbow’s mission and Case Western Reserve University ties.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary, collaborative leader with a strong record in academic health systems, eligible for Ohio

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatric surgeon with demonstrated leadership experience.
• MD/DO or equivalent degree; eligible for Ohio licensure.
• Academic appointment at a medical school or affiliated university.
• Proven track record in advancing pediatric surgical programs in an academic health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for pediatric surgical and perioperative services.
• Oversee quality, safety, and outcomes across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Direct faculty development, recruitment, and program expansion in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with university and hospital leadership to advance research and education in pediatric surgery.

Skills

Leadership

Pediatric Surgery

Board-certified

Academic Leadership

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD

Job description

Surgeon-in-Chief

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

Cleveland, Ohio

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital seeks a nationally respected, accomplished, board-certified pediatric surgeon to serve as the Surgeon-in-Chief. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead at a moment of significant institutional investment and strategic growth in pediatric surgical services.

The Surgeon-in-Chief serves as the senior physician executive responsible for strategic leadership, integration, and advancement of pediatric surgical and perioperative services across inpatient and ambulatory settings. The role oversees quality and safety, perioperative operations, faculty leadership, and programmatic growth aligned with Rainbow’s mission and academic priorities. The Surgeon-in-Chief will manage surgical staff performance, resource allocation and program expansion in coordination with hospital, and system leadership.

The Surgeon-in-Chief will report directly to Marissa Kiefer, President of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s and UH MacDonald Women’s Hospitals, and work in collaboration with department chairs and system leadership to recruit faculty and advance pediatric surgical programs. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities and carries an academic appointment through the candidate’s respective department at Case Western Reserve University. While research and education are led by the department chairs, the Surgeon-in-Chief will support the training of students, residents, and fellows and help foster clinical and translational research initiatives across Rainbow.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a visionary, collaborative leader with a proven track record in pediatric subspecialty leadership and experience navigating complex academic health systems. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver who can build on Rainbow's strengths while advancing strategic priorities. Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MD-PhD, or equivalent degree; be board-certified in a pediatric surgical subspecialty; be eligible for Ohio medical licensure; and qualify for an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University.

The Organization

Rainbow’s pediatric surgical services include Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, and Urology, supported by a team of nine pediatric anesthesiologists. Together, these programs perform approximately 7,300 surgeries and GI procedures annually.

UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital is a 244-bed academic children's hospital and Northeast Ohio’s premier pediatric referral center. With over 750,000 patient encounters annually and more than 1,300 pediatric specialists, Rainbow provides comprehensive pediatric subspecialty care and is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading children's hospitals.

Rainbow is generously supported by the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation, whose advocacy, partnerships, and philanthropy help advance innovative programs, research, and patient care for children throughout the region.

University Hospitals is an integrated health system serving communities across Northern Ohio through a broad network of hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory centers, and outpatient facilities, combining academic excellence with community-based care. UH is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, one of the nation's leading medical schools and Ohio’s largest biomedical research institution.

The Location

Cleveland, Ohio is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. The area offers a mix of history and modern sophistication. The area’s economy has diversified sectors that include manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and biomedical. Cleveland is home to three major league sports teams and is recognized as the 10th most philanthropic city in the nation.

Compensation Opportunity Statement

The salary range for this role is dependent on clinical specialty of the candidate, and the salary range will be benchmarked against national market data and will be approximately the median for base pay. Actual compensation will be determined by various factors, including (but not limited to) location, specialty, academic rank, board certification, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, etc. Unless otherwise noted, this figure does not include incentive pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package. to view complete wellness and benefits details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of University Hospitals to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions or other conditions of employment are all made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status in accordance with Federal and Ohio law. A qualified individual with a disability will be considered for employment on the same basis as non-disabled applicants if he/she can perform the essential functions of the job sought, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without imposing a direct threat to the health or safety of others or him/herself. EEO is the Law.