Position Summary:
Rush University Medical Center , a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the John W. Curtin, MD, Chair of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will oversee 10 clinical faculty and 8 advanced practice providers who support craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, maxillofacial surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, hand surgery, and cosmetic surgery. In addition to leading a reputable portfolio of clinical programs, the candidate will also be responsible for all education initiatives across Graduate Medical Education (12 Residents) and Fellowship Programs (2 Fellows).
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Service: Provide exceptional clinical care to patients, utilizing the latest minimally invasive techniques and demonstrating a commitment to patient satisfaction.
- Teaching and Mentoring: Educate and mentor surgical trainees and medical students, fostering their professional development and growth.
- Research Achievement: Conduct innovative research and contribute to the advancement of the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Leadership: Serve as a creative leader, driving the division's academic excellence and community engagement.
- Innovation: Implement a vision for growth through innovation and accountability, ensuring the division remains at the forefront of the field.
- Faculty Development: Guide faculty development and advancement across research, clinical, and academic missions.
- Clinical Growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase clinical volume and improve productivity.
- Collaboration: Foster collaboration among a multidisciplinary team of physicians to expand and enhance existing areas of clinical care and develop new ones.
Qualifications:
- Associate Professor or Professor rank.
- Established reputation in plastic and reconstructive surgery with demonstrated experience in leadership.
- Credentials that merit appointment as Professor or Associate Professor.
- MD or equivalent degree.
- American Board certification in Plastic Surgery.
- Demonstrated commitment to innovation and academic excellence.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to guide faculty development.
- Visionary approach to clinical growth and improvement.
We encourage women and underrepresented minorities (URM) to apply.
Contact Information:
Halli Pockat
Manager, Faculty and Provider Recruitment