Chair of Surgery

2 months ago

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States Dartmouth Health Full time
Chair, Department of Surgery
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Dartmouth Health System

Dartmouth Health and The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth are pleased to announce a national search for the Chair of the Department of Surgery. This is an opportunity to lead an exceptional clinical department known nationally for providing outstanding patient care, fostering medical and biomedical education, and supporting innovative research. The Department of Surgery at Dartmouth includes nine sections: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Surgery, Transplant, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Thoracic Surgery. The Chair of Surgery also collaborates with the Director of the Heart and Vascular Center who oversees Cardiac and Vascular Surgery.

Surgical care has a rich history at Dartmouth, and Dr. Reuben Mussey became the first named Chair of Surgery in 1820. He was succeeded by Dr. Dixi Crosby who introduced anesthesia to northern New England in the 1840's. The next century ushered in notable achievements including the formation of the Dartmouth Eye institute, the opening of the second post-anesthesia room in the United States, and the launch of the nation's first intensive care unit by Dr. William Mosenthal.

Today, the department is made up of 100 attendings physicians, 54 advanced practice providers, 75 residents, and one general surgery fellow who collectively perform close to 16,000 surgeries per year. Surgical care is provided in numerous locations throughout the region: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and the DHMC Outpatient Surgical Center in Lebanon, the ambulatory surgery center in Manchester, three critical access hospitals in NH and VT, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, VT.

Dartmouth's 75 surgical residents are the core of its academic mission. They are heavily involved in a wide range of research that includes outcomes and health policy research with the Dartmouth Institute, as well as translational and basic science research. As such, the residents match into highly selective fellowship programs. The Department is also involved in medical student education, including medical student research. The surgical faculty have been awarded a disproportionate number of teaching awards and host sub-internship students. Priority is placed on exposing diverse and under-represented minorities to surgical specialties as early as possible.

The Department of Surgery's research presence and grant funding continues to grow with current external funding that exceeds $9,000,000. In addition to robust outcomes and health policy research in collaboration with The Dartmouth Institute, the Department also has translational and bench research in Urology, Otolaryngology, and Neurosurgery. Collaborative projects with Dartmouth's engineering and business schools are ongoing.

The Chair of Surgery will have primary responsibility and accountability for the overall direction, operation, and management of the Department in accordance with the mission and goals of Dartmouth Health and The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. In addition, the Chair will collaborate and coordinate with other Dartmouth Health member hospitals in support and growth of clinical programs, academic advancement, and research opportunities.

The Chair will partner with the Dartmouth Health senior leadership to provide high-quality delivery of care, achieve program objectives, and meet financial metrics. The Chair, through their leadership position within Geisel, is responsible for faculty development and mentoring toward academic advancement. Additionally, they will foster a robust culture that encourages education for physicians, advanced practitioners, students, residents, and fellows that meets or exceeds program accreditation standards (e.g., LCME, ACGME/RRC, and CME).

The Chair shall provide departmental oversight for all aspects of graduate and undergraduate medical education, as well as engage with relevant graduate programs in the biosciences (PhD, MPH, MS) and with those for undergraduates of Dartmouth College.

As the clinical leader of the Department, the Chair will have full accountability for the establishment and implementation of surgical services, strategies, and operations for Dartmouth Health, which includes all Dartmouth Health locations, regional members, and affiliates. The Chair is also an integral member of the Dartmouth Health Senior Leadership Group and of the Geisel Dean's Academic Board.

Responsibilities include:
  • Ensure high-performing, patient and family-centered care and population health goals across Dartmouth Health and Dartmouth by working in close collaboration with the Dartmouth Health Chief Clinical Officer and other senior Dartmouth Health clinical, academic and administrative leadership.
  • Set a tone of academic excellence in the department through mentorship for education and scholarship that leads to the academic advancement of faculty based on the criteria established in the Geisel Appointment and Promotion and Tenure guidelines.
  • Foster a respectful and supportive environment for the educational advancement of learners and the professional development of staff.
  • Champion programs to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among all faculty and staff within the department.
  • Provide responsible leadership for all Department staff processes including physician engagement, recruitment, development, and performance assessment.
  • Foster a culture and environment that enables change implementation and innovation in transitioning from volume-based to value-based care models in conjunction with senior clinical, academic, and administrative leadership.
  • Advance medical management and cost-effectiveness initiatives, implement best practices, including case and utilization management processes, and foster quality promotion, patient safety, and cost containment.
  • Champion research programs across the full clinical, delivery, and basic science spectrum within the Department and through collaborations with others that are aligned with the goals of Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics, and Geisel School of Medicine in collaboration with the Dartmouth Health Chief Research Officer, the Geisel Dean, and other Chair colleagues.
  • Lead the implementation and operation of innovative and effective telemedicine programs to help support and transform the provision of surgical services throughout Dartmouth Health's service area.
  • Lead innovation and implementation of curricular programs within the Department and through collaborations with others that are aligned with the goals of the system.
    About Our System:
    Dartmouth Health is New Hampshire's largest, and only academic, health system. Dartmouth Health serves a population of 1.9 million patients across northern New England and provides access to more than 1,800 providers. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Health Children's hospital, 6 member hospitals, 30 ambulatory clinics across the state of New Hampshire and southern Vermont, a Visiting Nurse Association, and the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care.

    The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth was established in Hanover, NH in 1797, and to this day, strives to improve the lives of the people it serves: students, patients, and local and global communities. As one of America's top medical schools, Geisel is committed to creating new generations of diverse leaders who will help solve the most vexing challenges in health care. Geisel and Dartmouth Health are separate organizational entities that collaborate intimately on research and education, and share key infrastructure programs. Additional clinical and academic collaborations include the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT; the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; the Tuck School of Business; the Thayer School of Engineering; the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies; and the Arts and Sciences departments and programs of Dartmouth College.

    Dartmouth Health and Geisel are headquartered in the historical Upper Connecticut River Valley, consisting of the 37 towns straddling the river between Vermont and New Hampshire. The "Upper Valley" boasts cultural opportunities through venues including the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College, as well as the Lebanon Opera House and Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT. The region is noted for its abundance of recreational activities. With destinations like Boston, New York, Montreal, the seacoast, and ski country within short driving distances, it is a place to thrive both personally and professionally.

    Minimum qualifications:

    Qualified candidates will: hold a medical degree (MD, DO) or equivalent degree(s); qualify for rank of Professor or Associate Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine; be American board certified; and be a New Hampshire licensed physician or should be eligible for licensure in the state of New Hampshire.

    The preferred candidate will have five or more years of experience as a strategic leader with the ability to manage a substantial, complex, and evolving organization. They will also have experience with funded research, scholarly achievement, and a history of teaching effectiveness, successful development of an organization or program, and an acknowledged reputation in the provision of exemplary health care.

    Ideally, the successful candidate will have had leadership experience within a dynamic academic health system as well as a medical school. The successful candidate will be an advocate for the faculty, students, and staff and be committed to mentoring and training the next generation of physicians and clinicians.

    Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV, cover letter, and diversity statement.

    Please address cover letters to the Search Chair:

    Richard Powell, MD
    Director, Heart and Vascular Center
    Dartmouth Health
    Professor of Surgery and of Radiology
    Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    All application material should be submitted to:

    Carrie Moore, DBA
    Executive Recruiter
    Dartmouth Health

    Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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