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Jefferson Health · 1 day ago

Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Jefferson Health is seeking a collaborative and visionary physician leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The Chair will oversee the Department’s academic practice, shape neurosurgery into a unified model of care, and implement a vision for growth across the Neurosciences.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Uphold the Department’s legacy of innovation and excellence in education and clinical care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Oversee the Department’s academic practice of 33 full-time clinical faculty, with a complement of 25 residents and 9 fellows

Shape neurosurgery into a unified and integrated model of care across Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Jefferson community-based hospitals, serving Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware

Implement a vision for growth across the Neurosciences for Jefferson Health’s central region

Encourage interdisciplinarity to elevate Neurosurgery’s research enterprise and clinical innovation to new levels of prominence and impact to attract the nation’s top faculty and students

Qualification

NeurosurgeryResearch fundingMDDOBoard certificationLeadershipFiscal managementEquitable practicesCommunity engagementMentorship

Required

A clinically active physician leader with a national reputation in the field of Neurosurgery, supported by a track record of successfully securing external funding in support of impactful research and an outstanding record of scholarly contributions which merits appointment at the rank of associate or full professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College

An administrative leader with an academic career trajectory showing increasing levels of administrative responsibilities, ideally culminating in serving as Chair, Vice Chair, or Division Chief for a department of Neurosurgery

A proven record of success in advancing departmental goals and initiatives, including a demonstrated capacity to support the growth and well-being of faculty, clinicians, and trainees – including the development and mentorship junior faculty

Fiscal management experience overseeing complex budgets and allocating resources efficiently to support strategic priorities

Demonstrated commitment to implementing equitable practices and fostering inclusive communities in all aspects of the Department's mission – including the recruitment and career advancement of faculty, as well as patient care initiatives

An MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, current board certification in Neurosurgical Surgery, and licensed/eligible to practice in the state of Pennsylvania

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational benefits

Financial and mental health resources

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995