System Chair, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) seeks a highly skilled and compassionate physician leader with expertise in Otolaryngology for the System Chair, Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) position. This role, primarily based at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, offers a leadership opportunity within a growing Otolaryngology program focused on clinical and translational research and exceptional patient care. The Chair will collaborate with other leaders to develop and implement strategies and processes for patient care, ensuring adherence to all current and future standards of care for both inpatient and outpatient services, as well as necessary accreditations. A key responsibility includes overseeing research and development within the division and aligning these activities with AHN's broader objectives. The successful candidate will be appointed as the AHN System Chair for the Department of ENT.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Board-certified in otolaryngology
Completion of an ACGME-approved Otolaryngology Residency
Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong commitment to patient care and education

Nice To Haves

Engender a results-oriented, focused yet collaborative management style
Be a visible leader
Leadership experience in a clinical or research setting with management of employees
Participation in clinical research

Responsibilities

Ability to clearly articulate a vision, be innovative, inspire others and set high expectations for achievement
Team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and ensuring the highest customer service orientation
Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences
Proactive identification of issues and implementing solutions
Adopting value-based care quality system metrics
Mentoring and development of physician staff and team
Prepare all necessary documentation including, but not limited to orders, consents, charges and medical documentation
Responsible for directing all activities related to maintaining and advancing patient care within the department
Oversee all programmatic and operational aspects of the Department of ENT
Participate in regional, national, and international meetings
Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows
Contribute to research activity within the department, including investigator-initiated trials, cooperative group and industry-sponsored clinical trials, laboratory investigation, and publication of research findings