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Penn State Health · 3 weeks ago

Division Chief - Cardiac Surgery

Hershey, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Penn State Health is seeking a Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery to lead their nationally recognized program at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of clinical, educational, research, and administrative missions, while also promoting excellence in patient care and advancing the division's growth and integration across multiple medical centers.

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Responsibilities

Provide visionary and accountable leadership for the Division of Cardiac Surgery across the Penn State Health system

Oversee and coordinate cardiac surgery programs at Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Hospital, and St. Joseph Medical Center to ensure alignment, quality, and operational excellence

Ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and patient outcomes across all sites

Advance excellence across the tripartite mission of clinical care, research, and education

Drive growth across all missions through recruitment, program development, and strategic system alignment

Lead faculty recruitment, retention, and development with a strong focus on mentoring junior faculty and fostering professional advancement

Strengthen research productivity, including pursuit of extramural funding, clinical trials, and investigator-initiated research

Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Heart and Vascular Institute

Support and enhance educational programs for residents, fellows, and medical students

Qualification

MDDO degreeBoard certified in Thoracic SurgeryLeadership in academic medical centerClinical outcomes in cardiac surgeryExtramural funding experienceFaculty developmentMentorshipCommitment to educationDiversity promotion

Required

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree

Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency program and additional fellowship training, if applicable

Board certified in Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or equivalent certification

Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Demonstrated track record of leadership at the division or system level in an academic medical center

Documented excellence in clinical outcomes across the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, with subspecialty expertise in heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, complex aortic and valvular surgery

Proven academic productivity with a record of extramural funding, clinical trials, or investigator-initiated research

Commitment to education, mentorship, diversity, and faculty development