Chief of Surgery

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Surgery provides clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the surgical department. The role oversees surgeons and surgical staff, develops policies and procedures, ensures patient safety, and works with hospital leadership to improve surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

An M.D. or D.O. degree
Active membership and unrestricted privileges on the medical staff
Active unrestricted Maine Medical License
Active Board Certification
Demonstrated excellence in clinical, medical staff citizenship (i.e. medical record completion, ability to work within the complex team structure of healthcare, patient satisfaction) and patient safety
Willingness and ability to attend continuing education related to the business of medicine
Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
Strong written and verbal skills
Basic computer knowledge

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a matrix and dyad structures
Basic financial skills (operational and capital budgets, variance analysis), or ability to acquire these skills
Effective coaching ability
Basic understanding of the complex healthcare environment and delivery of patient care
Additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the surgical department and its medical staff
Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care
Monitor surgical outcomes and address quality and patient safety concerns
Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain surgeons and surgical personnel
Collaborate with hospital executives and other department leaders on strategic planning
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital policies
Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, and financial performance
Promote research, innovation, and continuing medical education within the department
Resolve clinical and administrative issues related to surgical services
Represent the department in hospital committees and community outreach activities
Work collaborative with the other Department or Service Line Chiefs to attain the stated yearly goals and objectives of Central Maine Healthcare
Promote and sustain an effective working environment among the physicians, nurses and other staff within the clinics and the hospital
Provide ongoing education to the department or service line regarding administrative, regulatory, and legal issues arising from a changing healthcare environment
Working with the nursing and administrative leadership, ensure high reliability in the transitions of care among disciplines or sites of service of care