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WMCHealth's Department of Surgery is seeking a fellowship trained colorectal surgeon with a track record of academic leadership experience to serve as the inaugural system-wide Chief of Colorectal Surgery. The Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery is responsible for the strategic, clinical, academic, educational, and administrative leadership of the Section of Colorectal Surgery within the Department of Surgery at WMCHealth. The Chief will lead a comprehensive colorectal surgery program focused on delivering exceptional patient-centered care, advancing surgical innovation, fostering research and scholarly activity, and supporting the education and professional development of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty.
The Chief will work collaboratively with departmental, hospital, and health system leadership to expand and enhance colorectal surgery services across the WMCHealth Network while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and clinical outcomes. The Chief will work on an integrated network approach to building the practice of colorectal surgery spanning colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and anorectal disease in concert with the WMCHealth Cancer Center and in collaboration with referring and collaborating service lines.
The candidate will be expected to lead the academic and programmatic missions at the main campus in addition to providing support and oversight to the health system's colorectal surgeons. The program is an important component of the large academic Department of Surgery that spans three geographic regions and nine hospitals. The Chief of Colorectal Surgery reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery.
The Chief of Colorectal Surgery will have ample opportunities to be involved with medical student, resident and fellow education. Academic Appointment at New York Medical College will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an employed position within our academic group practice with comprehensive benefits and malpractice coverage.
Qualifications- MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.
- Board Certification in General Surgery.
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Colon and Rectal Surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New York State.
- At least 7 years of clinical experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic or large multidisciplinary surgical practice.
- Record of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and professional service.
Preferred Experience- Qualified for Associate Professor or Professor rank appointment through New York Medical College.
- Completion of fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
- Experience leading quality improvement, research, or program development initiatives.
- National or regional recognition through professional organizations, publications, or academic contributions.
- Experience with robotic surgery and advanced minimally invasive colorectal techniques.
- Demonstrated success in faculty mentorship and program growth.
