Division Chief Brain Medicine

HonorHealth•Tempe, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division Chief of Brain Medicine provides strategic clinical and academic leadership for the HonorHealth Brain Medicine Division in partnership with the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. The Division focuses on innovative, mechanism-guided approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), ketamine/esketamine-based treatments, neurodiagnostic technologies, and emerging brain-based therapeutics. The Division Chief guides the division’s clinical and academic vision and, through oversight of division leaders, advances research and innovation, drives program growth, and ensures excellence in quality, safety, patient experience, and outcomes. The role fosters collaboration across clinical, operational, and academic teams to advance the organizations’ shared neuroscience and behavioral health mission. Responsibilities and performance expectations align with an agreed allocation of effort across HonorHealth and Arizona State University, including protected effort for research, academic leadership, innovation, and program development. The Division Chief provides leadership across strategic planning, clinical care, operations and finance, academic and research activities, and people leadership. The position collaborates with clinical, operational, research, and academic leaders to advance divisional objectives while maintaining high standards of patient care and professional excellence. Operational, financial, quality, and regulatory accountability applies to programs, personnel, and budgets formally assigned to the division, with appropriate decision-making authority and administrative support. Material expansions of responsibilities or divisional scope will be mutually agreed upon and accompanied by appropriate adjustments in authority, support, resources, or effort allocation. The role reports jointly to the Physician Executive Director of the HonorHealth Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute and the President/Chief Medical Officer of HonorHealth Medical Group for clinical and operational responsibilities, and to the chair of the department of clinical sciences of the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering for academic and research responsibilities. Annual goals, effort allocation, priorities, and performance evaluations are established collaboratively among these leaders.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five years of progressive clinical leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience in program development, physician leadership, and operational management.
Unrestricted medical license or ability to obtain licensure in Arizona.
Board certification in a relevant specialty.

Nice To Haves

Academic leadership and/or advanced leadership training.
Experience in neuroscience, behavioral health, neuromodulation, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Develop and guide execution of the Brain Medicine Division’s strategic vision and long-term growth plan.
Lead physician recruitment, retention, engagement, succession planning, and leadership development within the division.
Advance integrated care models that improve patient access, outcomes, and experience.
Represent the division within HonorHealth, Arizona State University, the medical staff, professional organizations, and community forums.
Partner with operational and administrative leaders to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and service delivery.
Use data, evidence-based practices, and organizational priorities to guide measurable improvements in clinical, operational, academic, and financial performance.
Promote accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate across neuroscience, behavioral health, research, education, and operations to advance strategic objectives and professional excellence.
Develop, guide, and maintain standards for high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Oversee quality, patient safety, accreditation, and regulatory compliance in the division.
Lead development and implementation of new clinical programs and services.
Promote multidisciplinary collaboration and coordinated care across the continuum, and champion patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
Collaborate with HonorHealth and Arizona State University leadership on divisional budgets, resource allocation, workforce planning, productivity goals, access initiatives, and capital investments.
Partner with finance and operations leaders to support sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Support business development and market growth strategies; monitor and improve operational and financial metrics; identify opportunities to expand services and improve access; and align priorities with enterprise goals.
Advance clinical and translational research initiatives and innovation in brain medicine and emerging neuropsychiatric therapies.
Support graduate medical education, physician development, and faculty advancement with appropriate resources.
Encourage scholarly activity, publications, presentations, and academic collaboration.
Facilitate grant funding opportunities, clinical trials, and research partnerships.
Strengthen relationships with academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations.
Foster engagement, inclusion, accountability, and professional growth.
Mentor and develop physician, faculty, and advanced practice provider leaders; promote physician well-being and workforce engagement; and provide coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development opportunities.
Support development of high-performing teams aligned with the division’s mission and values.