Chair, Department of Surgery

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a collaborative and visionary physician leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, located on the University’s 13-acre campus in Center City Philadelphia. Reporting to the Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, the Chair will uphold the Department’s legacy of innovation and excellence in education and clinical care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. The Chair will shape Surgery into a unified and integrated model of care across Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. In addition, the successful candidate will play a key strategic role in leading the Clinical Care Collaborative for Surgery within the University’s health system partner – Jefferson Health. Jefferson Health is a network of 32 hospitals, comprised of both employed and independent physician practices contractually-aligned with Jefferson. In line with Jefferson’s commitment to providing enhanced access to value-based care, the Chair will pursue strategic opportunities to effectively scale the value proposition of a growing system, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, aligned with network standards and expected by Jefferson patients.

Requirements

A clinically active physician leader in the field of Surgery, supported by a track record of successfully securing external funding in support of impactful research and an outstanding record of scholarly contributions which merits appointment at the rank of associate or full professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
An administrative leader with an academic career trajectory showing increasing levels of administrative responsibilities, ideally culminating in serving as Chair, Vice Chair, or Division Chief for a department of Surgery.
A proven record of success in advancing departmental goals and initiatives, including a demonstrated capacity to support the growth and well-being of faculty, clinicians, and trainees – including the development and mentorship of junior faculty.
Fiscal management experience overseeing complex budgets and allocating resources efficiently to support strategic priorities.
A demonstrated commitment to implementing equitable practices and fostering inclusive communities in all aspects of the Department’s mission – including the recruitment and career advancement of faculty, as well as patient care initiatives.
An MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, current board certification in Surgery, and licensed/eligible to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

A proven ability to foster and sustain collaborative relationships across departments, centers, institutions, and external partners.
An effective leader of multidisciplinary teams within an academic community, which includes consensus building, transparency, and candid communication.
A proven ability to develop and expand innovative clinical programs and enhance access to services.
A physician leader capable of advancing academic achievement, expanding scholarship, and supporting strategic investment in faculty and their research (clinical and translational), who has a working understanding of the infrastructure and staff required to support clinical trials.
A demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, including the maintenance of care standards to ensure quality of care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

Work with SKMC, Jefferson Health, and Jefferson Medical Group leadership teams to shape the Department’s strategic direction and operational imperatives accordingly.
Develop a comprehensive departmental strategic plan with clearly defined priorities aligned with SKMC’s overall goals.
Oversee the department’s clinical faculty and direct provider assignments to ensure appropriate coverage of clinical needs at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and affiliated sites of care.
Serve on the Dean’s Executive Council and other SKMC, TJU, and Jefferson Health committees, as requested by the Dean of SKMC and, where appropriate, the President of Jefferson Health.
Promote discovery and seek innovative ways to further support trainee learning.
Support Program Directors in the potential expansion of residency partner sites and potential development of new subspecialty fellowships.
Oversee the Department’s academic programs, including resident and fellow recruitment and selection.
Conduct all necessary and appropriate administrative activities with respect to the Department, TJUH, and other sites in connection with the education and clinical training of residents and fellows.
Oversee faculty teaching assignments and the Department’s participation in the undergraduate medical education program of SKMC.
Ensure appropriate academic curricula and evaluate the need for new courses and programs.
Ensure all Department educational activities are student-centered.
Ensure accreditation activities, program reviews, and other education-related evaluations occur appropriately.
Ensure compliance with LCME and ACGME accreditation requirements.
Expand the Department’s clinical research program.
Foster opportunities for impactful clinical research and closely integrated translational collaborations between clinicians and scientists, with other SKMC departments and the University’s research centers and institutes.
Expand clinical trial opportunities to patients across Jefferson’s growing clinical footprint.
Facilitate research development of trainees and early-career faculty through one-on-one mentorship.
Maintain an infrastructure and resources to support extramural grant activity and the acquisition of new funding.
Promote the Department’s research activities, including upcoming research presentations, new publications, and recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances.
Provide oversight of the Department’s research portfolio.
Identify, monitor, and report on the quality of faculty research.
Maintain records of accomplishments.
Maintain an engaged, connected, and supportive department culture.
Continually communicate department direction and generate support during times of change.
Provide regular feedback to faculty and staff, including recognition, coaching, and counseling.
Support the well-being, continued development, and professional growth of faculty and staff, including leadership development opportunities for faculty.
Oversee the Department’s CME activities.
Ensure the provision of resources that support and stimulate faculty productivity in educational and research activities.
Advance the Department’s efforts in facilitating an inclusive environment.
Ensure there are practices in place to facilitate fair practices in hiring, promotion, and compensation within the department.
Maintain and execute faculty recruitment plans.
Ensure recruitment practices reach and attract top talent, selection processes follow University policy, and hires are made in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.
Conduct annual performance reviews; establish and communicate expectations and goals.
Manage revenue-generating activities and make sound financial decisions aligned with the Department’s strategic priorities to ensure the Department remains financially self-supported and fiscally sustainable.
Review Department budgets and actively participate in the annual budget process.
Ensure allowable expenditures for resources and equipment are within budget and appropriately allocated.
Establish and maintain sound management and business discipline for the Department, with accountability for performance in line with SKMC’s mission-based budgeting methodology.
Collaborate with Institutional Advancement partners to improve financial resources through philanthropy.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service