Chief of Surgery

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the surgical department and its medical staff
• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care
• Monitor surgical outcomes and address quality and patient safety concerns
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain surgeons and surgical personnel
• Collaborate with hospital executives and other department leaders on strategic planning
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital policies
• Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, and financial performance
• Promote research, innovation, and continuing medical education within the department
• Resolve clinical and administrative issues related to surgical services
• Represent the department in hospital committees and community outreach activities
• Work collaboratively with the other Department or Service Line Chiefs to attain the stated yearly goals and objectives of Central Maine Healthcare
• Provide ongoing education to the department or service line regarding administrative, regulatory, and legal issues arising from a changing healthcare environment
• Ensure high reliability in the transitions of care among disciplines or sites of service of care

Requirements

• An M.D. or D.O. degree
• Active membership and unrestricted privileges on the medical staff
• Active unrestricted Maine Medical License
• Active Board Certification
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical, medical staff citizenship (i.e. medical record completion, ability to work within the complex team structure of healthcare, patient satisfaction)
• and patient safety
• Willingness and ability to attend continuing education related to the business of medicine

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic financial skills (operational and capital budgets, variance analysis), or ability to acquire these skills
• Effective coaching ability
• Basic understanding of the complex healthcare environment and delivery of patient care
• Knowledgeable about the changing healthcare environment and delivery of patient care

Skills

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retail plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available