Chair of Department of Surgery

About the role

This is a great opportunity for a dynamic surgeon-leader to guide an established, high-volume Department of Surgery. Operating in a closely balanced clinical and administrative leadership role, you will drive surgical innovation and mentorship, fully backed by the extensive resources of Ascension Saint Agnes.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an inclusive, highly collaborative relationship with OR Nursing, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine to resolve scheduling, staffing, and equipment challenges while maximizing surgical facility utilization.
• Provide overall administrative direction for the Department of Surgery, managing capital and operational budgets, executing strategic growth plans, and aligning departmental performance with hospital leadership goals.
• Lead comprehensive clinical quality initiatives—focusing on surgical infection prevention, safety protocols, and clinical pathways—while establishing a standardized, health-system-wide approach for introducing cutting-edge surgical technologies.
• Oversee all clinical and educational activities, partnering with the Residency Program Director to maintain full ACGME accreditation while actively mentoring, evaluating, and developing surgical faculty and residents.

Requirements

Required Credential(s): Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.

Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery preferred; candidates with other subspecialty training or a strong general surgery background are welcome to apply.

Skills

Strong leadership and administrative skills.

Experience in surgical quality improvement and clinical pathway development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.

Optional benefits: legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

$407,359 – $612,013 per year

Schedule

Full-Time

Benefits

• RVU Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allowance + dedicated CME days
• Malpractice coverage with tail