City Of Hope Duarte , CA 91009
Posted 2 months ago
Department of Surgery | City of Hope National Medical Center
City of Hope Medical Group Seeks a Chief of Plastic Surgery
City of Hope seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the Chief of Plastic Surgery, within the highly respected Department of Surgery. City of Hope National Medical Center is a leading NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located east of Los Angeles. We serve more than 200,000 patient visits annually across more than 30 outpatient locations in Southern California, in addition to our 217-bed hospital. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and we greatly value diversity. We highly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
The Department of Surgery at City of Hope is one of the largest surgical departments in the nation, dedicated to the surgical care of cancer patients. With nearly 100 faculty, the department has 10 specialized divisions providing the full breadth of surgical care. Within the department, the Division of Plastic Surgery works closely with our oncologic surgeons, medical oncologists and other team members to provide state-of-the-art reconstruction following surgical treatment for all solid tumors. Our team offers extensive experience in complex microsurgical techniques, including a broad variety of perforator flaps and lymphovascular procedures.
The ideal candidate for this role, will be a board-certified, nationally recognized, plastic surgeon with strong leadership qualities and proven ability to grow clinical/research programs. S/He will be a highly collaborative individual with demonstrated experience and ability in faculty management, development, and mentorship. Advanced fellowship training is highly desired.
We are seeking an individual who can drive quality, financial, budgetary, compliance, and regulatory efficiencies throughout the division. S/He should also have a working understanding of EHR systems (EPIC preferred) and program development. The candidate should be able to develop the research enterprise within the division and department. Experience with extramural funding and clinical trials is expected.
City of Hope is an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers, the highest recognition bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and treatment protocols that advance care throughout the world. City of Hope's main campus is in Duarte, California, just northeast of Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation, diabetes and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs based on technology developed at the institution.
QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Outstanding clinician with an impeccable reputation and successful track record of high-quality clinical outcomes
National reputation as a physician in Plastic Surgery
Possess scholarly accomplishments to qualify at the rank of Associate or Professor at City of Hope
Previous leadership experience and/or progressive administrative/management experience in an academic medical center setting, NCI and/or national academy/society, preferred
Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent and innovative patient care
Demonstrated ability leading highly-trained physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to set and meet strategic goals
Solid clinical or translational research background, preferred
High levels of integrity and honesty
Strong written and oral communication skills
Mission focused, collaborative, adaptable, flexible to change and ability to lead teams through change
Exceptional interpersonal skills including relationship-building, communication, listening, and negotiation diplomacy
EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
M.D. OR D.O. from an accredited educational institution and boarded in respective specialty
Fellowship trained and boarded in plastic surgery (or the equivalent), preferred
Required, board certified by the American Board of Surgery
Possession of, or eligibility for, unrestricted medical license in the State of California
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Who We Are:
This position is a rare opportunity to work in a 400+ member integrated, multidisciplinary Medical Group Practice serving an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in highly desirable Southern California, within our highly respected Department of Surgery and Division of Breast Surgery. City of Hope is an expanding institution in both numbers of patients per year as well as infrastructure investment in clinical, academic and research facilities.
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Compensation: $300,000-$600,000. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors."
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