Job Type
Full-time
Description
You will report directly to the Executive Medical Director of the Digestive Health Institute. In addition, as part of this role, you will work closely with Hoag Family Cancer Institute - an accredited, comprehensive cancer care facility offering advanced diagnostic, medical, radiation, and surgical oncology services. This partnership supports a seamless, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and access to clinical trials, tumor boards, and state-of-the-art technology.
The role will balance clinical duties with administrative leadership responsibilities as Chief of Colorectal Surgery, including clinical, educational and research activities throughout the Hoag Health system.
Details:- Location (Clinic): Newport Beach and Irvine, CA
- Hospital: Hoag Hospital - Newport Beach & Hoag Hospital - Irvine
- Schedule: Fulltime, Monday - Friday.
- Setting: Outpatient clinic and inpatient (Operating Room) duties
- Team: 4 Colorectal Surgeons, 2 Advanced Practice Provider
- Call: Provide Colorectal call coverage at Hoag Hospitals
- Support: Supportive referral network of hundreds of providers in the community
- EMR: Epic
Highlights:- Competitive compensation package: Base guaranteed salary + performance-based incentives (productivity and quality)
- Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, dental, vision, retirement (401K with employer match), time off, sick time, CME
- Generous Paid time off policy
- Malpractice and tail coverage provided
- Reimbursement for physician-related expenses
- Hoag Health is experiencing massive growth with Hoag making significant investments to support this vision of patient access/patient care. We are about to open our new $1.3 billion, state-of-the-art Irvine hospital campus, further expanding our regional footprint and clinical capabilities.
- Leadership opportunity to have direct influence and oversight on quality and safety initiatives, lead and maintain clinical excellence and innovation, and develop clinical, administrative, and clinical research activities for our patients
Responsibilities: - Patients with a wide variety of conditions including colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction, and complex anorectal issues are managed in this division using endoscopic, trans-anal, open, and advanced laparoscopic/robotic surgical approaches.
- Opportunities to participate in research and clinical trials available
- Team-building within the digestive health institute as well as with the cancer institute, acute & general surgery and women's health services programs
- Participate in a team-oriented approach to patient care with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered outcomes
- Collaborate with a group of surgeons and APPs to manage inpatient care and call coverage
- Contribute to the growth and development of the colorectal surgery service line
- Engage with a strong network of primary care providers for referrals and continuity of care
- Work collaboratively with our Chief Quality Officer to continue improving patient outcomes and experience
- Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques, technologies, and research.
- Maintain accurate medical coding for procedures performed and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provide compassionate care in various settings including clinics, senior care facilities, or hospice care environments as needed.
Experience/Requirements: - A Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution
- American Board Certified in Surgery - Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Must have or be eligible for California State Medical licensure
- Completion of a residency program from an ACGME accredited program in surgery
- Fellowship trained from an accredited Colon and Rectal fellowship program
- Ability to obtain full medical staff privileges at Hoag Hospital
- Complex laparoscopic and/or robotic surgical experience highly preferred
- Minimum of 6 years of experience preferred as a surgeon specializing within colorectal/cancer surgery
- Well versed in the surgical and medical management of benign and malignant conditions of the colon and rectum
- History of achievement in program development and program leadership (administrative oversight of personnel and facilities) highly preferred.
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team discussions, ongoing quality improvement, and patient centered initiatives Has excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Focused on quality and standard of care
Contact:Steven Yi
Physician Consultant
steven.yi@hoag.org
