Vice Chair of Surgery: Clinical Leader & Practitioner

American College Of Surgeons; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Line Health is seeking a Vice Chair of Surgery to lead the Department of Surgery while maintaining an active clinical practice. This role is a senior physician leader responsible for advancing clinical, educational, and strategic priorities across the health system.

The Vice Chair will report to the Chair of Surgery and collaborate with the Vice President of Surgical Services to improve quality, safety, and patient care across inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification by the American Board of Surgery.
• Current or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• At least 10 years of clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a hospital, health system, academic medical center, or surgical department.
• Strong commitment to quality, patient safety, physician engagement, and clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chair of Surgery and departmental leadership with strategic planning and departmental priorities.
• Serve as Acting Chair in the Chair of Surgery's absence.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Surgical Services to support operational metrics, departmental policies, and performance standards.
• Help advance the growth and development of Surgical Services across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Promote physician engagement, collaboration, quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
• Participate in divisional morbidity and mortality conferences.
• Fulfill Graduate Medical Education (GME) responsibilities supporting undergraduate and graduate medical education.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner to surgical and organizational leadership.
• Maintain an active clinical practice.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification

PA licensure

Job description

Main Line Health is seeking a Vice Chair of Surgery to lead the Department of Surgery while maintaining an active clinical practice. This role is a senior physician leader responsible for advancing clinical, educational, and strategic priorities across the health system.

The Vice Chair will report to the Chair of Surgery and collaborate with the Vice President of Surgical Services to improve quality, safety, and patient care across inpatient and ambulatory settings.