CHIEF, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Position Summary

Provide leadership and administration for all components of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery across all three hospitals and within the Medical Group’s orthopedic practices.

Promote purposeful collaboration, outcomes-focused care, and an environment of accountability and teamwork both within the Department and between/among other Departments in all aspects of academic and clinical functions.

Serve as a role model and advocate of the cultural values of the Department and Health System.

Lead clinical, academic, and research activities within Orthopedics.

Advance the global reputation of the ICLL and arthroplasty programs.

Foster continuous improvement of quality of care, outcomes, safety, and best evidence-based medicine practice across the continuum of care, while safeguarding operational efficiency.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and accreditation requirements, including those of the Joint Commission, CMS, DHMH, and Maryland Health Care Statutes.

Have knowledge of current health care trends and initiatives as they apply to service offerings and functions as a visible medical leader between Administration, Hospital Staff, and the Department members.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• 7-10 years of administrative and clinical leadership experience
• Previous chair experience preferred, but emerging leader with appropriate experience will be considered
• Experience in an academic medical center or in a complex teaching environment
• Experience with cultivating an environment of diversity, quality, teamwork, and continued growth and improvement
• Academic and research distinction, with national/international presence

Additional Information

• LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of many diverse cultural attractions in the Baltimore/Washington area.
• Baltimore has something for everyone, from the bustle of downtown to quaint suburbs all within a short commute to our hospitals.
• It is also easy to hop on a train and be anywhere from Washington, DC, Philadelphia, or New York City in no time.
• Team members in our group enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun, including Eastern Shore beaches, Western Maryland rapids, Pennsylvania ski slopes, and beautiful Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay.