University of Miami Health System · 2 weeks ago
Chair of Otolaryngology
University of Miami Health System is seeking an inspirational and capable Chair to lead its Department of Otolaryngology. The Chair will have overall responsibility for department strategy, operations, and people leadership, and will focus on advancing clinical services and research while fostering a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
In collaboration with institutional leadership, provide visionary and innovative leadership to take the department into the next phase of growth, specifically achieving the next levels of excellence in its missions, and achieving national and international distinction
Contribute to the advancement of the exceptional transdisciplinary research and clinical care delivery
Recruit, mentor and develop others to build internal capabilities and the talent that facilitates succession
Develop innovative clinical growth strategies to care for larger cross-sections of South Florida’s population
Establish strong professional relationships, foster open communication and teamwork, and champion healthy change
Work closely and collaboratively with the leadership team to build, grow and integrate areas of acknowledged clinical excellence with outstanding outcomes, value, access and patient satisfaction
Ensure top-tier clinical education and advanced training to medical students and residents as well as research training to trainees. Provide leadership and oversight to the residency programs within the department
Supervise, prepare, implement and monitor the department budget that encompasses all funding sources and ensures compliance with grant, legislative and institutional guidelines
Retain, recruit, mentor and develop outstanding faculty within Otolaryngology in partnership with UHealth. Ensure an atmosphere of support and development
Ensure compliance, ethical, medical and financial practices across the department
Continually communicate and drive high-priority, strategic initiatives to keep the Department and UHealth/Miller School of Medicine leadership focused. Communicate effectively and regularly to school and hospital leadership, along with department faculty and staff regarding the department’s overall health and performance
Qualification
Required
M.D. degree and board certification in otolaryngology
Licensed, or eligible for, medical licensure in Florida
National reputation for personal academic accomplishments
An outstanding track record of academic clinical, scholarly, scientific and educational endeavors
Significant and successful leadership experience at an academic institution
A record of advancing an otolaryngology unit in highly matrixed environments where achievements are realized through trust, shared purpose and mutually beneficial partnerships
Proven track record of developing, leading and growing complex clinical programs that focus on access, high quality and outstanding patient satisfaction
Experience developing academic leaders and mentoring junior faculty while identifying and recruiting diverse students, trainees, staff and faculty
Company
University of Miami Health System
UHealth – University of Miami Health System delivers leading-edge patient care by top-ranked physicians who treat some of the most complex cases.
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