MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of a surgical residency and surgical critical care fellowship
Board certified or eligible in general surgery and surgical critical care
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New York State
At least 10 years of clinical experience
Demonstrated skills in emergency surgery and trauma patient care
Record of leadership, teaching, and research experience
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor division faculty and APPs, fostering academic career development
Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational policies for efficiency and safety
Oversee the American College of Surgeons accreditation process
Lead the academic mission in trauma and surgical critical care, including research and education
Advocate for the Division's research mission in collaboration with peers
Contribute to strategic planning and surgical growth initiatives
Benefits
40% - 50% protected time for administrative duties
Opportunity to lead a division of 25 surgeons
Involvement in a robust research program with an international fellowship
Integration within a large academic Department of Surgery across multiple hospitals
Access to high general surgery operative volume, including robotic surgery
Full Job Description
Download Position Profile (PDF) WMCHealth's Department of Surgery is seeking a fellowship trained trauma surgeon with a specialization in trauma surgery, general surgery, and surgical critical care with academic leadership experience to serve as the system-wide Chief of Trauma, General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. WMCHealth has 5 trauma centers integrated as the WMCHealth Trauma Consortium. The main campus of WMCHealth is Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY which is an ACS verified Level 1 regional Trauma Center for adult and pediatric patients. Each trauma center in the consortium has high general surgery operative volume, including robotic surgery. The trauma program is an integral component of the large academic Department of Surgery that spans three geographic regions and nine hospitals, with a robust research program that includes an international trauma research fellowship.
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 consortium's trauma centers and programs. The Chief of Trauma, General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Surgery. This Chief leads a division of 25 surgeons. This role anticipates 40% - 50% protected time for administrative duties.
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor division faculty and APPs; Foster individual academic career development and guide promotion of faculty.
Collaborate with the department chair, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and nurse leadership to improve and oversee operational policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and safety in the operating rooms and surgical facilities.
Supervise American College of Surgeons ongoing accreditation and re-certification process.
Lead the academic mission in Trauma, General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Surgery, including research and education at all levels (medical student, graduate and post-graduate) in collaboration with surgical leadership colleagues and the Designated Institutional Official at New York Medical College.
In collaboration with the department chair and peer division chiefs, advocate for and promote the Division's research mission.
Contribute to strategic planning and surgical growth as appropriate.
Education and Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.
Completion of a surgical residency and a surgical critical care fellowship.
Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and surgical critical care.
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in New York State.
At least 10 years of clinical experience.
Demonstrated skills in emergency surgery, surgical critical care, and trauma patient care.
Record of leadership, teaching, and research experience (health services, translational or basic science).
Medical Director of Trauma experience is desirable.
About Westchester Medical Group, P.C.
Westchester Medical Group, P.C. is a medical group practice located in White Plains, NY that specializes in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. The group has been providing high-quality medical care to patients in Westchester County for over 30 years. The practice has several locations throughout the county and offers a wide range of services, including primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology. The group is committed to providing personalized care to each patient and has a team of highly trained physicians and staff. Westchester Medical Group, P.C. is privately held and headquartered in White Plains, NY.
