Chief - Division of Plastic Surgery
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7108094 (Ref:10016887)
Posted: October 20, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
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.”
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.