Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 week ago
Department Chair Surgery
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$600K/yr - $900K/yr
7+ years expBeth Israel Lahey Health is a leading academic medical center seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Surgery. This senior leadership role involves overseeing clinical, strategic, academic, and operational functions across all surgical services while advancing excellence in patient care, education, research, and faculty development.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining
Hiring Manager
Melinda Morton
Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Planning: Shape long-term vision and initiatives aligned with institutional goals
Recruit & Develop Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs): Attract top talent and support career growth
Lead Innovation, Quality & Safety Initiatives: Collaborate to optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes
Drive Performance: Oversee division and departmental performance to ensure access, operating room efficiency, and clinical excellence
Optimize Operations: Manage resources, implement process improvements, and maintain high standards of care, safety, and service
Foster Collaboration: Work closely with division chairs and APP leaders to align departmental strategy with LHMC and Beth Israel Lahey Health priorities
Invigorate Research and Scholarship: Expand the department’s research enterprise in basic, translational, clinical, and health services research by supporting faculty in obtaining extramural funding and collaborating with Lahey’s Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science and the Center for Translational Science
Champion UMass-Chan-Lahey’s Teaching and Training Missions: Oversee the development and delivery of innovative educational programs for medical students, residents, and fellows by promoting the highest standard in surgical training and curriculum design
Qualification
Required
M.D. or D.O. (or international equivalent), board certified in a surgical specialty, and eligible for Massachusetts licensure
Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in academic surgery
Demonstrated achievement in clinical care, teaching, and research
Highly visible national and international reputation with academic credentials meriting appointment as Associate Professor or Professor
Commitment to a culture of belonging, with the ability to champion system-wide initiatives within Beth Israel Lahey Health
Preferred
Formal leadership training and operational management experience preferred
Benefits
Performance-based incentive compensation
Productivity and quality bonuses
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
10001+ employees
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