City of Hope Phoenix has launched a national search for Chief of Surgery who will provide leadership to our department of s urgery in clinical, research, and education areas. The next Chief of Surgery will be a highly regarded physician with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to leverage and grow our existing , nationally recognized s urgical p rogram. The Chief must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex, matrixed organization .
Primary Responsibilities
The d epartment of s urgery at City of Hope Phoenix is dedicated to the surgical care of cancer patients. The department includes 10 providers across a variety of surgical services, including breast, gastrointestinal, gynecology, thoracic, urology and general surgery. The C hief position reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Phoenix Alan Bryce, M.D.
The ideal candidate will be a respected s urgeon with a distinguished national reputation. Candidates will be considered regardless of surgical specialization. The Chief should exhibit a commitment to the advancement of patient care , quality, financial, budgetary, compliance, and regulatory efficiencies, and provide leadership and vision for the Department's clinical services in an integrated academic medical center environment. Mentoring junior faculty is an essential part of this position. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
- The leader must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, a strong commitment to training and the career development of faculty as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative ability.
- Full-time hours working within an established team of medical, surgical, and radiation cancer specialists and other health care professionals
- 90% Clinical and 10% Administrative
- Primary clinical responsibility shared with the Surgical faculty in Goodyear
- Successful candidates should have an excellent academic track record in education and research as well as managerial or administrative experience. Successful candidates must possess excellent surgical skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills .
- Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical, translational, and/or social science research
- Participate in leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment.
- Provide leadership, support and development of both department faculty members and s urgical o ncology fellows by actively participating in teaching, training and mentoring
- Competitive salary plus potential for incentive compensation, and benefits including a retirement package. The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience .
Education, Licensure, Experience & Certifications - M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution and boarded in respective specialty .
- Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center .
- Required: Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
- Possess or eligible for unrestricted medical license in the State of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ:
- As the 5th largest city in the United States, Phoenix offers an extremely diverse culture, safe neighborhoods, endless dining options, community events, and some of the most attractive weekend getaways in the country!
- 300 + days of sunshine per year.
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- Outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, kayaking, and golfing.
- Enjoy the local professional sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA
