Chair, Department of Surgery

Position Title

Chair Department of Surgery

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest :

Chair Department of Surgery

The Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine provides visionary leadership to develop and strengthen the department and oversees departmental operations faculty and resources. The chair develops and maintains collaborative and dynamic partnerships with leaders of other clinical departments and units across the medical center and health system.

The chair is accountable for ensuring the department fulfills its education research and clinical commitments to the organization while advancing towards the KU Medical Centers vision to improve the lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through partnership and innovation in education research and health care.

The chair also serves as the clinical service chief in The University of Kansas Health System which is comprised of the University of Kansas Hospital Authority and The University of Kansas Physicians.

This position reports jointly to the Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and leadership of The University of Kansas Health System.

Required Qualifications :

• Education : M.D. D.O. or equivalent degree
• Skills :

10 or more years of department / division leadership experience.

Responsibilities and Expectations :

The chair provides strategic direction for the department in alignment with the university and health system partners thoughtfully stewards departmental resources and supports faculty growth and contributions to all mission areas.

Leadership and Institutional Commitment

Education

Research

Finance and Administration

The University of Kansas Medical Center Vision :

To improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through partnership and innovation in education research and health care.

The University of Kansas Health System Vision :

To lead the nation in caring healing teaching and discovering.

About The University of Kansas Hospital :

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care Center for Transplantation Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City :

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus which is within close proximity to the citys top destinations including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts Union Station & Science City National WWI Museum Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as well as the Country Club Plaza a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage a strong economy a vibrant downtown area and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe suburban neighborhoods great restaurants and shopping miles of bike paths parks and lakes excellent schools (public private and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Royals KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC Kansas City Mavericks and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit for more information about Kansas City.

For more information please submit CV and letter of interest to :

Darci Deskin Senior Physician Recruiter

913.951.7748 cell

Time Type : Full time

Job Requisition ID : R-47612

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.

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