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- Faculty surgical hospitalist
- Surgical Residency Program Administrator-Jacksonville, FL
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon.
- CLER Program Field Representative (CLER-FR)
- ICU/Trauma Intensivist
- Board Certified/Board Eligible Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon
- Residency Training Program Administrator
- Program Director
- General Surgeon
- UGME/GME Program Specialist (part time)
- Residency Coordinator
- Chair of Surgery
- Program Director needed in Spring Hill Florida
- General Surgery Residency Program Coordinator
- Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- Associate Program Director of General Surgery Residency Program/General Surgeon
- Vascular Surgery Hospitalist
- Vascular Surgery Hospitalist
- Colorectal Surgeon
- Surgical Oncologist
- ICU/Trauma Intensivist Position
- Surgical Education Coordinator
- Residency Program Coordinator
- Surgery Residency Program Coordinator
- DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
- Associate Program Director
- Academic General Surgeon
- Academic General Surgeon
- Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery
- RESIDENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
- Associate Program Director – General Surgery
- Program Coordinator for Osteopathic Residency Programs
- Residency Program Coordinator
- Pediatric Surgery – New Jersey
- Program Director
- Surgical Residency Program Coordinator
- Surgical Residency Program Coordinator
- Surgical Residency Program Coordinator
- Residency Program Coordinator/Manager
- Assistant Director of Trauma
- Surgical Education Coordinator
- ICU/Trauma Intensivist
Faculty surgical hospitalist
Kaweah Delta Medical Center (KDMC) has an immediate opening for a Board eligible or Board certified general surgeon to join the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service (TACSS) teaching faculty. This is an immediate opening but candidates who are completing their residency or fellowship training by June of 2014 are also encouraged to apply. KDMC is a 448-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the School of Medicine of the University of California, Irvine, and is situated in Visalia, California, a growing city of 125,000 set in the middle of the Central Valley of California, 40 miles south of Fresno at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Visalia is within easy driving distance to the mountains, the coast, the Los Angeles region as well as the Bay area. Housing and cost of living are quite reasonable in this part of California. KDMC is the only trauma center in the county of Tulare, and serves a population of over 500,000. KDMC offers newly accredited residency programs in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Psychiatry and Transitional Year, and is in the process of obtaining accreditation for a General Surgery program with three categorical residents. TACSS consists of a group of general surgeons committed to deliver high quality surgical care and to provide clinical and academic support to the upcoming residency. In addition to solid surgical skills, the successful candidate must have a proven interest in surgical education and scholarly pursuits and is expected to devote substantial time and effort to the academic aspects of the surgery residency program, which include supervision, mentoring and teaching of residents, program support, and research activity. As a TACSS member, the successful candidate will be guaranteed a set number of compensated clinical shifts as well as back-up and clinic coverage. Clinical and academic productivity incentives, as well as stipends to cover educational, malpractice and health insurance, are provided. The position offers recently trained surgeons ample opportunities to develop professionally and academically in any area of interest.How To Apply
Interested candidates should directly submit via email a letter documenting their interest, teaching experience and scholarly activities, and a curriculum vitae with a list of publications to: Ms. Susan Delgado Surgery Residency Coordinator Kaweah Delta Graduate Medical Education Office sdelgado@kdhcd.org No recruiters inquiries will be entertained.↑ Return to ListingsSurgical Residency Program Administrator-Jacksonville, FL
ACGME Surgical Residency Program Administrator The Administrator will mange the non-clinical functions and documentation for the Surgical Residency core program for 29 residents as well as subspecialty fellowship programs for ACGME surgical critical care and minimally invasive surgery, as well as medical student clerkships. The Administrator supports the Program Director and Associate Program Director to ensure all ACGME requirements are maintained. The Administrator supervises one full time Program Assistant. GME residency program coordination administration experience is required. BS or BA degree is required, but may substitute appropriate combination of education and experience. Jacksonville, Florida offers a great northeastern Florida lifestyle with countless recreational activities, convenient location, mild climate and reasonable cost of living. The City is perfectly positioned along the Atlantic Ocean with more than 20 miles of uncrowded beaches and one of the largest urban park systems in the United States. It is home to a major symphony orchestra, museums, several universities, an international airport and the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars.How To Apply
Interested candidates may send resume to Karen.frank@jax.ufl.edu or submit an application on line at: https://tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=SHANDSJAX&cws=1 ↑ Return to ListingsBoard Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon.
The Department of Surgery at Montefiore-New Rochelle is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Vascular Surgeon. This salaried position reports to the Director of Surgery and involves mostly vascular surgeries with some general surgeries. Attractive ER call schedule. Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for this position: • Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine • Must be fellowship trained in Vascular Surgery • Board Certification or eligibility in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery • New York State license • Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license • State Controlled Substance License • Current ACLS certificationHow To Apply
Interested candidates must submit their qualifications and CV via e-mail. Please forward the required information to: Madhu Rangraj, MD Director, Department of Surgery Montefiore-New Rochelle 16 Guion Place New Rochelle, NY 10802 Surgery@sshsw.org No fax or phone calls please. ↑ Return to ListingsCLER Program Field Representative (CLER-FR)
The CLER Program Field Representative (CLER-FR) will conduct site visits at ACGME accredited sponsoring institutions and their participating sites. These visits will assess how sponsoring institutions fulfill their responsibility to integrate residents and fellows in the quality and safety of the environment for learning and patient care. The CLER-FR will produce reports following each visit that describe his/her findings from semi-structured interviews with institutional leaders, residency program and other clinical and administrative personnel, faculty, residents and fellows and direct observations in the clinical environment. CLER-FR will also assess how sponsoring institutions oversee practices around transitions of care, supervision, duty hours oversight, fatigue management/mitigation and specified aspects of professionalism in the clinical and learning environment. The CLER-FR will be responsible for periodic direct follow-up discussion with the CLER Evaluation Committee. The CLER-FR will also participate in ongoing professional development activities to develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills appropriate to these tasks. The CLER-FR role requires travel up to 46 weeks per year. Travel is often Monday through Wednesday or Thursday. The primary duties and responsibilities of the CLER-FR include, but are not limited to, accomplishing the following: To prepare for the CLER site visit. Be thoroughly familiar with CLER process documents and interview protocols; Study documentation prior to and during site visits and interviews; Contact the CLER program staff for additional information or clarification of information, as needed. To identify pertinent issues which emerge during the CLER visit. Work with the CLER program staff to confirm the schedule of interviews set with the sponsoring institution’s and/or participating site’s leadership, faculty members, administrators, residents and other key institutional personnel; Conduct interviews and observations to ascertain integration and demonstration of resident and fellow engagement in focus areas; Identify and address ambiguities in determining the integration of the CLER focus areas in the institutional clinical and learning environment; To prepare a comprehensive, objective report according to CLER guidelines in a timely fashion following the site visit that assists the Evaluation Committee in developing its final report. Compose a concise, objective, factual report using the information gathered from review of documentation and from observations conducted during the site visit; Report omissions and/or discrepancies discovered during interviews and through comments and observations gathered during walkarounds in clinical environments Conduct exit interview to report initial findings to institutional leadership; Transmit reports electronically to the ACGME offices; meet pre-established deadlines for the submission of the reports and associated materials; Participate as required in CLER Evaluation Committee meetings to provide clarification and to address Committee members’ questions. To maintain current knowledge in the fields of quality and patient safety and accreditation standards related to the six focus areas. Keep informed about changes in the process for conducting CLER site visits and in the six focus areas through written documentation, conference calls, electronic mail and face-toface briefings with CLER program staff; Participate in the annual professional development meeting for the CLER Field Staff Representatives, as well as other meetings scheduled on an ad hoc basis; Together with the Regional Vice President, design an ongoing personalized professional education program; Study and keep informed about developments in the fields of patient safety and quality improvement, particularly in medical education environments through workshops, meetings and written material. To manage an extensive travel schedule. Be willing and able to travel nationwide to carry out assigned CLER site visits; Travel to and from institutional sites. To perform logistical, clerical, and training functions to support the CLER site visit process. Communicate with CLER program staff to makes arrangements for site visits; Make arrangements for travel and hotel accommodations; Review preliminary schedule and inform CLER Program staff well in advance of scheduling conflicts, conflicts of interest, vacation plans, and attendance at Evaluation Committee and/or other professional development meetings; File expense reports and perform other required clerical tasks; Participate in the orientation of new CLER-FRs as assigned by the CLER Executive Program Director. To participate in ongoing efforts to improve the CLER site visit process. Review evaluations from designated institutional officials and the CLER Evaluation Committee for suggestions on how to improve the CLER site visit process and/or the reports; Share suggestions for improvement in any aspect of the site visit process with the CLER Executive Program Director. To complete other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned. Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Candidates must be a Board Certified MD. Physician applicants are expected to have extensive experience as patient safety or quality improvement leaders or as designated institutional officials, program directors with greater than five years’ experience, or associate/assistant dean-level administrative experience in medical education. Regardless of the individual educational background, the CLER-FR is expected to become sufficiently knowledgeable in the expectations of the CLER program in order to conduct a competent site visit on behalf of the CLER Evaluation Committee. Additional skills required include the ability to: Meet and interact successfully with a wide range of personalities, and establish professional credibility within an abbreviated timeframe, especially with those individuals in executive hospital leadership positions; Establish rapport and mutual respect rapidly while working in varying teams which include volunteer CLER site visitors Review policy documents to become conversant with expectations defined by institutional policies regarding patient safety, quality improvement, and additional policies related to the other focus areas; Synthesize information gathered from multiple perspectives to meet expectations of the CLER Evaluation Committee; Write comprehensive and objective reports; Meet established deadlines for the submission of CLER site visit reports; Manage a heavy travel schedule, including significant air travel; Work independently with minimal supervision; Function comfortably in a staff role in conducting site visits and providing initial feedback to the sponsoring institution on behalf of the CLER Evaluation Committee.How To Apply
Applicants can apply to the email address below:↑ Return to ListingsICU/Trauma Intensivist
The Department of Surgery at Montefiore-New Rochelle has one (1) ICU/Trauma Intensivist position. Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for this position. Interested candidates must submit the following via e-mail: Please forward the required information to the following: Madhu Rangraj, MD Director, Department of Surgery Montefiore-New Rochelle 16 Guion Place New Rochelle, NY 10802 Surgery@sshsw.org No fax or phone calls please. ICU/Trauma Intensivst Overview: • In conjunction with the attending physician and other consultants, the Intensivist assumes responsibility for the care of all patients in the intensive care unit. • The Intensivist provides continuous vigilance: early intervention and ongoing care with the goal to decrease ICU related morbidity and mortality. • The Intensivist proactively communicates with other members of the team to assure optimal results. • The Intensivist attempts to decrease unnecessary nighttime burdens upon the attending physician staff. • The Intensivist responds to life threatening emergencies and other duties within the Health Center. Reports to: Director of Surgery Responsibilities: • Evaluate and treat new admissions and intervene to prevent further deterioration • Diagnose and stabilize critically ill medical and surgical patients with impending or active organ failure (respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal. Etc.) or life-threatening electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, or poisonings • Initiate advanced cardiac life support until the code teams arrives, then supervise and support the code team • Initiate, manage, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation using a variety of techniques and ventilators • Act as the ICU team leader where appropriate and increase the clinical skill of ICU nurse practitioners, nurses and ancillary personnel in caring for critically ill patients • Institute best practices • Respond to patient alarms and alerts • Proactively communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate physicians(s) • Effectively communicate with members of the ICU team in a collegial manner to provide safe and error-free care during routine care and emergent conditions • Teaches residents/students Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine • Board Certification or eligibility in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Surgery • Ability to obtain state medical license in all states where services are provided as well as current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license and state controlled substance license • Ability to obtain staff privileges at all hospitals for which coverage is being provided • Current ACLS certificationHow To Apply
Please forward the required information to the following: Madhu Rangraj, MD Director, Department of Surgery Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester 16 Guion Place New Rochelle, NY 10802 surgery@sshsw.org No fax or phone calls, please.↑ Return to ListingsBoard Certified/Board Eligible Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon
Atlanta Medical Center is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon to join the GME faculty in the Department of Surgery. Atlanta Medical Center is a Level 1 trauma center located in the heart of Atlanta. Please contact Philip Ramsay, Surgery Residency Program Director, for further information at pt.ramsay2@tenethealth.com or ptrams@hotmail.com.How To Apply
↑ Return to ListingsResidency Training Program Administrator
General Surgery Residency Program: The General Surgery Residency Program receives 700 applications annually and conducts 360 interviews. The House staff in Surgery is comprised of 46 residents in various stages of the program, interns, continuing residents, chief residents, and research fellows, including House staff from 3 divisions and the Department of Orthopedics. Under the general supervision of the Residency Training Program Director, the Residency Training Program Administrator is responsible for implementing and overseeing recruitment, ranking, scheduling, curriculum planning and development, evaluations, certifications and graduation. The Administrator is responsible for all personnel and payroll actions, management of 7 databases and ensuring that residents are informed of licensing requirements, enrollment procedures, registration and application deadlines for in-training exams, the American Board of Surgery exam, etc. Manages and prepares all documents for the UCSD Internal Review, ACGME Site Visit and semi-annual Program Director meetings. Systems Administration: Responsible for managing the Basic Science Conference, L-RRC, and Journal Club. Participates in the curriculum and planning of resident education labs in our Surgery Research Laboratory, manages online learning tools and the resident library. Is responsible for all components of New Innovations, a hospital wide Residency Management System that includes complex schedules, evaluations, duty hours, etc. Design and generate monthly and ad hoc reports for statistical and administrative use. Responsible for managing the annual recruitment process using the Electronic Residency Application Service. Responsible for coordinating and planning all meetings, events, and conferences. Fiscal Administration: Independently managing the program budget to include reconciliation, travel, purchase orders, recharges and reimbursements. Manage the annual Resident Education Stipend and report to the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education. Serve as liaison between the Office of Graduate Education, UCSD residents, faculty, affiliated institutions, community physicians, and other agencies. Act on behalf of Director as needed. Curriculum Development and Program Expansion: Responsible for analyzing current educational resources, practices, and policies with respect to the General Surgery Residency program to make recommendations, as appropriate, to comply with ACGME guidelines, site visit requirements, and expand and develop curriculum. Responsible for a range of comprehensive development functions focusing on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects and donors, with emphasis on gift potential for the UCSD Surgery Residency Program. Developing and presenting proposals for potential gift donors, adhering to UC San Diego and Development policies and procedures governing private gift support. Pursuing alumni for support and collegiality. Working with Development and Administrative leadership, as well as volunteer leadership, to develop and implement fundraising strategies and timetables. Will provide work direction to support staff and establish guidelines and procedures. **Must be willing to work overtime as deadlines may dictate.** **Must be willing to travel to various work locations, such as the UCSD Medical Center campus in Hillcrest.** #QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and work experience. Master’s degree in education, business, finance or public health highly preferred. * Demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of all components of the medical education process, including undergraduate medical education (medical school), postgraduate residency training, and continuing medical education after residency. Demonstrated knowledge of Graduate Medical Education's policies and procedures regarding resident physicians and training programs. Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures regarding all aspects of residency training, including educational curriculum. * Comprehensive understanding of ACGME General Program and the ACGME Residency Review Committee and understand their implications for a residency program. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the professional goals of an accredited training program. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of ACGME requirements. * Demonstrated knowledge of implementing and overseeing a Residency Training and Fellowship Program. Previous experience in development of systems to track, monitor, and report programs and program compliance. * Supervisory experience to conduct interviews, performance management, training and development. * Bookkeeping/accounting/fiscal management skills. Knowledge and experience to successfully manage a complex budget with many differing funds. * Extensive PC and software experience to include Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet Navigation. * Demonstrated experience in planning, researching, prospect searching, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and writing/coordinating grant proposals. * Knowledge of contracts and grants policies, program reviewers’ guidelines, and extramural funding requirements. * Advanced organizational skills to meet many concurrent deadlines on a variety of projects. Must be able to prioritize workload while keeping functions in perspective and to encourage others to work with you to complete projects. * Excellent communication skills to obtain and impart information via the telephone, electronic mail, and in person.How To Apply
Please visit: http://jobs.ucsd.edu/default.aspx and reference job#68408. Follow apply directions. We do not accept emailed resumes.↑ Return to ListingsProgram Director
MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SEEKS A PROGRAM DIRECTOR, GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM The Department of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center-Barnabas Health in Long Branch, New Jersey, is seeking a Program Director for their General Surgery Residency, effective July 1, 2014. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with extensive experience involving surgical education. Qualified Candidates: • Current Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery • Previous documented GME leadership experience (preferably Associate/Assistant Program Director) • Strong administrative, teaching and team building skills • Scholarly experience: - publication of peer-reviewed journal articles/original research, textbook chapters, presentations at national and regional meetings, major society committee experience • Experience with and development of Simulation Lab integration to surgical education Barnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated healthcare delivery system. Monmouth Medical Center, a 527 bed facility, is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a teaching affiliate of Philadelphia’s Drexel University College of Medicine for more than 40 years. From its earliest days, Monmouth Medical Center has been a leader in surgical advancement and has introduced many technological firsts to the region, including robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques. The General Surgery Residency Training Program at Monmouth Medical Center, which is fully accredited by the ACGME, was recently granted an expansion in 2012 from three to four categorical residents per year. In July 2014, the program expansion will be fully realized graduating four chief residents in June of 2015. The program is integrated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and offers affiliate rotations at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Regional Trauma Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In addition to General Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center supports ACGME/ADA accredited residency training programs in Orthopaedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology and Dentistry. Living is truly at its best in the region that Monmouth Medical Center, situated one block from the Atlantic ocean, calls home. Located along the Jersey shore, this thriving area bursts with plenty of places to see and things to do. Across the Hudson River, there’s New York City with its wealth of theaters, museums and cultural events, like performances by the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Board a NJ Transit train across from the hospital and be in the Big Apple in an hour and a half. The area boasts a strong educational network of both private and public schools. It is also home to Monmouth University, which offers four year programs in higher education.How To Apply
Interested, qualified applicants should submit their curriculum vitae to: Mark K. Hirko, M.D., F.A.C.S. Chairman, Department of Surgery Monmouth Medical Center 300 Second Avenue, SW251 Long Branch, NJ 07740 mhirko@barnabashealth.org↑ Return to ListingsGeneral Surgeon
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is actively seeking a general surgeon at the assistant/associate professor level. The Assistant/Associate Professor will function in a clinical role in the collaborative management of patients with malignancy requiring elective general surgical consultations as well as patients with acute surgical conditions. The position may involve a collaborative clinical research program in health services/outcomes research in General, Acute and Palliative Surgical Oncology within the Department. The position is part of a strategic effort by the Division of Surgical Oncology to develop an Acute Care Surgery Service within a major freestanding cancer center, a novel endeavor and one of the first such programs in the country. Applicants with both basic laparoscopic skills as well as advanced laparoscopic hernia repair skills are preferred. Each year more than 60,000 patients turn to us for treatment and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has been ranked as one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual “Best Hospitals” survey in 1990.How To Apply
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and current CV to Brian Badgwell, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, bbadgwell@mdanderson.org↑ Return to ListingsUGME/GME Program Specialist (part time)
Part – Time Position University of Illinois/Metropolitan Groups Hospitals Residency in Gen Surgery UGME/GME Program Specialist Serves as coordinator for MGH undergraduate (medical student), surgical residency and surgery continuing medical education program. Provides administrative secretarial support for MGH Site Program Director, Director Surgical Medical Student Education and the Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Accountabilities & Job Activities A. Manages 3rd and 4th year medical student program for surgery rotation. 1) Responsible for conducting 3rd & 4th year medical student monthly orientation including ensuring documentation of policy review and other required documentation; ensures compliance procedures are followed by students prior to starting rotations. (approximately 120 students annually) 2) Maintain student database and prepare student activity reports as needed. 3) Develops, copies and distributes syllabus, assigned readings and schedules for medical students and residents rotating at participating sites (IMMC, Lutheran General, Cook County Hospital, University of Illinois Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and St. Francis Hospital) 4) Coordinates the evaluation process for medical students, reviews with clerkship directors and submits final summaries to the respective medical school. Completes student letters of recommendation as requested. B. Serves as program coordinator supporting Residency Program Director, Medical Student Program Director and Chairman of the Department of Surgery. 1) Maintains and provides analysis of various student and resident reports. Develops graphs and deplays program outcomes. 2) 0rganizes meetings and prepares and distributes materials for conferences and lectures. Develops posters, brochures, invitations or advertisements for special events/lectures/retreats 3) Receives inquiries from medical students and residents and triage as necessary to others within the department or other hospital departments 4) Verifies trainees' status and activities as needed. 5) Assist in the preparation of materials for ACGME Site Visits or Internal Reviews. 6) Prepares multimedia presentations, projects and electronic data organization within a database as requested to support administrative and clinical offices or residency program. Create and assist with various presentations, provide expertise in developing PowerPoint presentations. 7) Assist with coordination of various training sessions and activities in the simulation lab as needed. 8) Assist Coordinator in preparation of call schedules. C. Serves as department liaison for Continuing Medical Education accreditation. 1) Coordinates submission of CME application. Completes CME application and ensures required documentation for CME credit is submitted in a timely manner. Conducts needs assessment and prepares analysis for Activity Director's review. Assist Activity Director by performing literature searchers to identify topics for presentations. 2) Coordinate speaker arrangements, process honorarium, reconcile expenses and submit for reimbursement based on AIMMC reimbursement guidelines. 3) Ensure program documentation is submitted within established timelines and monitor for compliance bringing outliers to Activity Director's attention. D. As website administrator will have primary responsibility for the MGH Surgery Residency website, including web design, production, and content editor. Ensures that content is designed, created, published and updated in a timely fashion and reflective of the residency program 1) Design, maintain, edit and monitor the website. Ensure that all website content is uploaded to the site in a timely basis and content is accurate and current. 2) Ensure overall integrity of website through constant review of content, ensuring all links are active and troubleshoots for errors. 3) Researches best practices that enhance the value of the website. Works with Program Director and Chairman to develop content and keep the site up-to-date with available technologies and text. 4) Conduct website quality review with Residency Program Administrator and Program Coordinator and make recommended edits or additions to enhance website.How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply for the position at the following website http://www.advocatehealth.com/ using job code 20057-61097↑ Return to ListingsResidency Coordinator
Inspired Care Begins with St. Joseph’s Healthcare System At St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, our inspiration comes from a tightly knit team of accomplished professionals that help give people in our care every opportunity to live life to the fullest. Through our commitment to support, technology and training, we think you will find one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of your career. RESIDENCY COORDINATOR Paterson, NJ Campus * Allopathic Surgical Program Reporting to the Manager/Director, the successful candidate will coordinate the daily activities associated with our Residency Program, including the processing of applicants, maintenance of documents and files, verifying of privileges, and management of administrative details associated with budget. Responsibilities will include: • Overseeing the recruitment and processing of all program applicants • Coordinating new resident orientations and graduations • Tracking invoices, securing signatures and compiling summary reports • Monitoring time/attendance of department residents • Developing/maintaining database of key resident/fellow information • Assisting with the NJ State permit process • Assisting residents and fellows with various issues • Handling resident evaluations and visa status • Producing and/or distributing monthly schedules • Performing other related functions as assigned To qualify, you must have an Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in Business or a related field, along with 2 years experience, and the ability to effectively function as a liaison between the residents and Program/Associate Program Director, Graduate Medical Education, accrediting agencies and other inter-departmental and outside personnel. Superior analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and oral/written communication skills will be expected, as will the ability to work with large volumes of data, perform resident interviews, and deal with frequent modifications to resident schedules.How To Apply
We offer a competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please email your resume (put Residency Coordinator in subject field) to: santiaga@sjhmc.org, or apply online at: www.jobs.stjosephshealth.org . EOE M/F/D/V St. Joseph’s Healthcare System www.stjosephshealth.org↑ Return to ListingsChair of Surgery
Christiana Care Health Systems (CCHS) in Newark, Delaware, is conducting a national search to identify innovative, forward-thinking physician leaders for the position of Chair of Surgery.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a progressive surgical service line focused on designing new delivery models of care, leveraging technology, expanding capacity and educating physicians to excel within a transformed healthcare environment.
The successful candidate should have the following:
• Visionary leadership skills gained through experience in successfully leading faculty and complex interdisciplinary clinical teams to achieve organizational, departmental and community goals. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills with a focus on quality, growth, education and research. • National or regional recognition as a clinician/teacher and investigator and, at minimum, the rank of Associate Professor (the rank of Professor is preferred). • A track record of developing and implementing innovative programs and/or process improvements with documented outcomes. • Board certification in Surgery or a surgical specialty, and must hold (or be eligible for) a Delaware Medical License. The primary job responsibilities include: • Providing clinical leadership to the functioning of the Christiana Care Operating Rooms through collaboration with Anesthesiology, Nursing and Administration. • Developing and maintaining an environment where emphasis is placed on promoting and measuring the competencies of patient care, advancing medical knowledge through practice-based learning, and promoting departmental professionalism and systems-based learning for all surgeons and surgeons in training. • Providing the structure and faculty to ensure high-quality graduate and post-graduate surgical education. • Ensuring the resources and surgical leadership to meet the criteria for verification as a Level I Trauma Center by the American Colleges of Surgeons. • Collaborating with Christiana Care Medical leadership to develop integrated clinical programs of excellence.
About Christiana Care Health System:
Christiana Care Health System (CCHS), headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is one of the country’s largest healthcare providers, ranking 21st in the nation for hospital admissions. A not-for-profit, nonsectarian health system, Christiana Care includes two hospitals with more than 1,100 patient beds, and is a major teaching hospital with two campuses and more than 250 Medical-Dental residents and fellows. Christiana Care is a Delaware branch campus of Jefferson Medical College, with many third- and fourth-year medical students participating on General Surgery rotations here. CCHS is a member of the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance and the Council of Teaching Hospitals. CCHS is also a Magnet®-Designated Organization with a high level of BSN and Certification-qualified Nursing professionals.
Christiana Care is the only Level I Trauma Center between Philadelphia and Baltimore treating more than 4,000 patients annually and is part of a statewide, integrated trauma system supported by a robust LifeNet Helicopter program. CCHS is also a regional Center of Excellence in Heart and Vascular, Cancer, Bariatric Surgery, Spine Surgery, Advanced Joint Replacement, and Women’s Health Services.
About Christiana Care Department of Surgery:
Christiana Care Health System ranks 24th in the nation (12th for the East Coast) for volume of surgical cases, due largely to the support the system provides for surgical services, the clinical expertise of our surgeons and our robust resident and fellowship training environment.
The Department of Surgery has 180 attending and affiliate surgeons in 14 surgical specialties working out of 53 operating rooms in two acute-care hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and two outpatient, on-campus Surgery Centers. Both campuses have robotic surgery capability, and the Wilmington campus is nearing completion of a 200-million-dollar expansion project that will grow surgical capabilities there, including a Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Christiana Care has the largest non-University General Surgery Residency in the U.S. at seven residents per year, as well as two fellows per year in Surgical Critical Care. In addition, the Christiana Care Health System Virtual Education and Simulation Training (VEST) Center is accredited as an ACS Level 1 Comprehensive Educational Institute. More than 40 employed mid-level providers, including Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses, support the surgical services.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and CV to Amy Bird, Director, Physician and Executive Recruitment, at abird@christianacare.org, or apply directly online at http://careers.christianacare.org/job/Newark-Chair,-Department-of-Surgery-Job-DE-19702/2706630/↑ Return to ListingsProgram Director needed in Spring Hill Florida
General Surgery Program Director Needed for Beautiful West Florida!! HCA West Florida is seeking a General Surgery Program Director to lead the hospital in the development and implementation of a new General Surgery Residency Program. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated leader to have input on building a program from the ground up. Qualified Candidates: • Must be Board Certified in General Surgery • Have previous leadership / administrative experience • Be willing to combing Administrative and Surgical (teaching) Responsibilities (50/50) • Have strong administrative and team building skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Candidates with recent scholarly activity such as peer reviewed funding, publication of original research or review articles in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in textbooks, publication or presentation of case reports or clinical series at scientific society meetings, or participation in national committees or educations organizations highly encouraged to apply. HCA West Florida is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in West and Central Florida communities. Last year we treated 1.19 million patients. Our parent company, HCA, is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. HCA West Florida affiliated facilities include: • 15 hospitals • 16 ambulatory surgery center • Numerous diagnostic imaging facilities and occupational health sites • An integrated regional lab • And a consolidated service center In 2011, the 15 hospitals in West and Central Florida provided care for approximately 566,735 patients through Emergency Department visits and more than 170,288 hospital admissions. Our more than 4,000 physicians and 16,794 employees provide the quality foundation for delivering care to our patients safely, effectively, and compassionately. HCA, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare in the communities we serve. We are committed to continually enhancing the standard of healthcare and wellness through safe, accessible, consistent and compassionate care. We are dedicated to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology to give our patients a cutting-edge healthcare experience.How To Apply
For more information or to be considered for this position, please contact Denise Berger at 816-786-5202 or Denise.Berger@HCAhealthcare.com. ↑ Return to ListingsGeneral Surgery Residency Program Coordinator
The Department of Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles California is recruiting for the position of General Surgery Residency Program Coordinator. Harbor-UCLA has an ACGME-approved General Surgery Residency Program accepting 5 residents each year. The Residency Coordinator position provides direction, leadership, and day-to-day non-clinical management of the educational and departmental activities related to the residency. The Coordinator works closely with the Program and Associate Program Director to ensure compliance with the ACGME requirements. The Cooridinator also fuctions as a liason to Hosptial Adminstration to ensure the residents are compliant with hospital policies. A major component of the position includes maintianing files for the residents within the Department of surgery, including compiling documentation regarding work hours and educational activities. Further responsibilities include administrative support to the Program Director and interacting with adjunctive hospitals to ensure paperwork is in place for visiting residents and to ensure our residents are ready for away rotations. In addition, the Coordinator helps maintains policy and procedure manuals and documentation for accreditation and site visits for the residency program. Incidentally, a site visit was just completed here in May of 2013. There are two assistant coordinators, one recently hired, to work directly under the Cooridinator position. Additionally, there is significant faculty support of this position in regard to handling resident scheduling and running a skills center. The Coordinator ideally demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem solving skills. Competitive candidates for this position will have at least some exerience in Medical Student or Resident education. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERAS, ACGME data systems, and NRMP software is preferable. Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.How To Apply
Please apply by sending your resume to the Associate Residency Program Director, Angela Neville, M.D. (angelane13@gmail.com). We are excited to entertain applications from persons with ambition and a sense of organization. It is a friendly residency with a solid group of hard working and genuine residents. Thank you!↑ Return to ListingsAssistant/Associate Professor of Surgery
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at Tulsa is actively seeking an academic general surgeon at the assistant/associate/professor level. Located in the beautiful “Green Country” of northeastern Oklahoma, Tulsa offers a wonderful opportunity to practice medicine in a rapidly growing academic department and a city full of amenities that is also a great place to raise a family. Primary responsibilities will include patient care in the entire spectrum of general surgery, undergraduate and graduate surgical education, and clinical research initiatives. Upper and lower endoscopy experience preferred. Qualifications include completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in general surgery, board certification or board eligibility in general surgery and the ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oklahoma. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.How To Apply
Please send inquires and curriculum vitae to: John Blebea MD, MBA Shepard Thompson Clingan Chairman Department of Surgery University of Oklahoma College of Medicine – Tulsa 4502 E. 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74135-2512 john-blebea@ouhsc.edu ↑ Return to ListingsPROGRAM DIRECTOR
The Department of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York is seeking to recruit a General Surgery Residency Program Director at the Associate or full Professor level. This is an exciting opportunity for leadership in a fully accredited residency program established in 1957 which graduates five chief residents a year. Candidates should have a minimum of six years experience in clinical practice with demonstrated excellence in education and administration. Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of scholarly activity and previous experience as an Associate Program Director, Surgery Curriculum or Simulation Director; eligible for medical licensure in New York State. Upstate Medical University is a two-campus, 715 bed multidisciplinary, academic medical center which serves as the tertiary care referral center for Syracuse and the Central New York region. Our University Hospital serves as a Level 1 Trauma Center and regional Children’s Hospital. A free-standing comprehensive Cancer Center is under construction and expected to open in 2014. Upstate Medical University is located in Syracuse, New York adjacent to Syracuse University and surrounded by numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, cultural events, and has nationally recognized public and private schools. Upstate Medical University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.How To Apply
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV and (3) references with contact information to Robert N. Cooney, MD., Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, c/o Kim Hanifin, Upstate Medical University, Department of Surgery, Suite 8141, 750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, New York 13210 or by email to hanifink@upstate.edu. For questions please call (315) 464-5549.↑ Return to ListingsAssociate Program Director of General Surgery Residency Program/General Surgeon
Associate Program Director of General Surgery Residency Program/General Surgeon
Location: PinnacleHealth General Surgery Residency Program
205 S. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Opportunity:
- Full-time position – .5 FTE will serve as Associate Program Director of General Surgery Residency Program and .5 FTE is allocated to clinical office hours and OR time
- Opportunity for advanced research and curriculum development
- Join 7 surgeons in a successful growing general surgery practice
- Call 1:8
- Electronic medical records
Desired Candidate:
- Board certified
- Strong academic interest
- Experience with Graduate Medical Education
- Understanding of accreditation requirements
- Demonstrated scholarly activity through publications
- Participation in society organizations and research
- Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients
- Team oriented
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary plus incentive bonus
- Health, life and disability insurance
- Medical malpractice insurance (occurrence based)
- Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
- Professional dues and CME
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Relocation Allowance
For the latest information on physician opportunities at PinnacleHealth, please call Hollie Boykin, Physician Recruitment, at (717) 231-8796, email at hboykin@pinnaclehealth.org or apply directly online at www.pinnaclehealth.org/careers.
PinnacleHealth (PINNACLE HEALTH) System in Harrisburg is one of Pennsylvania’s top hospitals and a healthcare organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and quality of life for central Pennsylvania. A 600-bed hospital system, PinnacleHealth includes two acute care facilities, numerous primary and specialty care centers, physical therapy, orthopedic surgery, robotic surgery, cardiology, medical imaging, Magnet® nursing, and much more.
How To Apply
Apply Here↑ Return to ListingsVascular Surgery Hospitalist
A large Vascular Surgery Group in Northern New Jersey is looking for a trained general surgeon to function in the role as a Vascular Hospitalist. Responsibilities will include evaluation and management of in-hospitla patients, placement of central catheters for hemodialysis, surgical assisting (carotids, lower extremity bypasses and open aortic reconstructions.) The work schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM and one weekend call per month as the second call physician. Benefits are included. Must be licensed to practice medicine in NEW JERSEY.How To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to csales@tcvcg.com The cover letter must be LESS THAN 250 words and indicating why you want this position. ↑ Return to ListingsVascular Surgery Hospitalist
A large Vascular Surgery Group in Northern New Jersey is looking for a trained general surgeon to function in the role as a Vascular Hospitalist. Responsibilities will include evaluation and management of in-hospitla patients, placement of central catheters for hemodialysis, surgical assisting (carotids, lower extremity bypasses and open aortic reconstructions.) The work schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM and one weekend call per month as the second call physician. Benefits are included. Must be licensed to practice medicine in NEW JERSEY.How To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to csales@tcvcg.com The cover letter must be LESS THAN 250 words and indicating why you want this position. ↑ Return to ListingsColorectal Surgeon
Atlanta Medical Center is looking for both a Surgical Oncologist and a Colorectal Surgeon to join the GME surgical faculty. Please send any questions to Philip Ramsay, MD, Surgery Residency Program Director, at ptrams@hotmail.com or pt.ramsay2@tenethealth.comHow To Apply
↑ Return to ListingsSurgical Oncologist
Atlanta Medical Center is looking for both a Surgical Oncologist and a Colorectal Surgeon to join the GME surgical faculty. Please send any questions to Philip Ramsay, MD, Surgery Residency Program Director, at ptrams@hotmail.com or pt.ramsay2@tenethealth.com.How To Apply
↑ Return to ListingsICU/Trauma Intensivist Position
The Department of Surgery at Shore Medical Center of Westchester Center has one (1) ICU/Trauma Intensivist position. Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for this position. Interested candidates must submit the following via e-mail: Please forward the required information to the following: Madhu Rangraj, MD Director, Department of Surgery Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester 16 Guion Place New Rochelle, NY 10802 surgery@sshsw.org No fax or phone calls, please. ICU/Trauma Intensivist Overview: In conjunction with the attending physician and other consultants, the Intensivist assumes responsibility for the care of all patients in the intensive care unit. The Intensivist provides continuous vigilance; early intervention and ongoing care with the goal to decrease ICU related morbidity and mortality. In addition, the Intensivist proactively communicates with the other members of the team to assure optimal results. Furthermore, the Intensivist attempts to decrease unnecessary nighttime burdens upon the attending physician staff. Finally, the Intensivist responds to life threatening emergencies and other duties within the Health Center. Reports To: Director of Surgery Responsibilities Evaluate and treat new admissions and intervene to prevent further deterioration. Diagnose and stabilize critically ill medical and surgical patients with impending or active organ failure (respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, hepatic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal, etc.) or life-threatening electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, or poisonings Initiate advanced cardiac life support until the code team arrives, then supervise and support the code team. Initiate, manage, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation using a variety of techniques and ventilators. Act as the ICU team leader where appropriate and increase the clinical skill of ICU nurse practitioners, nurses and ancillary personnel in caring for critically ill patients. Institute best practices Respond to patient alarms and alerts Proactively communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate physician(s) Effectively communicate with members of the ICU team in a collegial manner to provide safe and error-free care during routine care and emergent conditions. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine Board Certification or eligibility in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Surgery. Ability to obtain state medical license in all states where services are provided as well as current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license and state controlled substance license. Ability to obtain staff privileges at all the hospitals for which coverage is being provided. Current ACLS certification.How To Apply
↑ Return to ListingsSurgical Education Coordinator
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks Surgical Education Coordinator to support the Director of Surgical Education with the Surgery Residency Program. Coordinates the educational activities of the program with the incoming and current residents. Assures program compliance with regulatory agency standards and maintains essential documents required for program viability. Functions as liaison between residents, departments, attending physicians, administration, and outside institutions. Requires: experience supporting executive level professionals, exceptional time management/organization skills; overseeing busy director's calendar, superior writing skills with the ability to compose correspondence to executive level/ physician audiences; dictation and proficiency in MS Office. 3+ years experience working with residency training program and C-TAGME certification preferred.How To Apply
Cottage Health System offers an excellent compensation package that includes above market salaries, premium medical benefits, pension plans, and tax savings accounts. Please apply online at www.cottagehealthsystem.org. EOE ↑ Return to ListingsResidency Program Coordinator
The Department of Surgery of Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Healthcare System, is recruiting for the position of Program Coordinator of the ACGME-approved General Surgery Residency Program. This position provides direction, leadership and day-to-day non-clinical management of the educational and departmental activities related to the residency training program. The Coordinator provides full administrative support for tracking, documenting and reporting of educational activities for all residents in the Department of Surgery. Further responsibilities include administrative support to the Program Director of the residency training program, educational coordination between attending physicians, residents, medical students, institutional and regulatory administrative offices, coordination of orientation and year-end graduation events, activities supporting resident interviews and the resident selection process. In addition, the Coordinator prepares and maintains policy and procedure manuals and documentation for accreditation and site visits for the residency program. The individual in this position works closely with the Program Director to assure compliance with all ACGME requirements and for managing educational programs in the surgery residency program. The coordinator must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of responsibilities, functions and underlying management structure of the department and of the larger institution. Competitive candidates for this position will be recognized by their peers for superb written and verbal interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills. In addition, experience and success with computer and database management skills, financial oversight and team management are highly desirable. Required Education and Experience: Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Recognized related experience in GME program coordination, administration, and strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, ERAS, ACGME data systems, FREIDA, NRMP and MedHub software is preferable.How To Apply
Applicants should forward a letter of interest and current resume to Courtney.Hester@carolinashealthcare.org. ↑ Return to ListingsSurgery Residency Program Coordinator
Residency Program Coordinator – Surgery St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston, Inc. Boston, MA Job Responsibilities: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center has an immediate opening for a Residency Coordinator position in the Department of Surgery. The position provides direction, leadership and day-to-day management of the educational and departmental activities to include administrative support to the Program Director of the residency training program, Student Clerkship Director, Director of Graduate Medical Education, and educational coordination between attending physicians, residents, medical students, institutional and regulatory administrative offices. Responsible for the daily activities of the 20 resident ACGME accredited training program. The coordinator must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of responsibilities, functions and underlying management structure of the department and of the larger institution in organizing independently and prioritizing work, establishing procedures and systems, and ensuring orderly and timely work flow. Required Education and Experience: Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Three years related experience in GME program coordination, administration, strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), ERAS, WebAds, FREIDA, NRMP and New Innovations software is preferable.How To Apply
Interested candidates should forward cover letter and resume via e-mail to diane.giacalone@steward.org↑ Return to ListingsDIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO The Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Program Director and a full-time Associate Program Director for a new General Surgery Residency Program located at the Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. The teaching hospitals for the residency are Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Valley Baptist Medical Center. Program Director duties include leadership of the residency program, oversight of all affiliates, maintenance of compliance, regulatory and educational requirements, curriculum development and obtaining and maintenance of ACGME accreditation. This includes: coordinating with the Chair of the Department of Surgery, the Regional Dean, the Designated Institutional Official (DIO); constructing a feasibility assessment, strategic plan, budget and timelines for the creation of the residency program; meeting with hospital partners and practicing physicians to assess level of clinical capacity and surgical caseloads to support resident training; recruiting and managing faculty; and other duties as detailed within the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in General Surgery. The incumbent should have at least ten years clinical experience, a minimum of five years experience with Graduate Medical Education and a significant understanding regarding the accreditation requirements and the core competencies as set forth by the Surgery Residency Review Committee (RRC) of the ACGME. Associate Program Director duties include administration of the residency program, oversight of all affiliates, maintenance of compliance, regulatory and educational requirements, curriculum development and obtaining and maintenance of ACGME accreditation. The incumbent should have at least two years clinical experience, experience with Graduate Medical Education and an understanding of the accreditation requirements and the core competencies set forth by the RRC of the ACGME. Candidates for either position should possess a strong commitment to the education of residents and medical students. The incumbents will have protected time for administrative duties and will also maintain a surgical practice, supervise residents and teach medical students. Candidates must be board certified by The American Board of Surgery in their specialty and hold a valid Texas medical license. They should have demonstrated scholarly activity as evidenced by scholarly publications, participation in specialty society organizations, and/or research funding. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience. The South Texas area is a unique multicultural coastal region filled with rich history, wild life and plant life, and beautiful weather. This region is a birder’s paradise in a Gulf Coast area with beautiful and unspoiled wetlands and beaches, crowded only with birds, fish and dolphins. The program is located in a lush semi-tropical region that is at the threshold where Latin American and US cultures meet. Though it is one of the dynamic, least expensive and fastest growing areas in the country, the South Texas population has a number of economic, health and educational disparities. This is a place where you can enjoy the best life has to offer and make a difference. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to Ronald Stewart, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7840, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 or via email to marezs@uthscsa.edu. For additional information on these opportunities, please call (210)567-5705. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.How To Apply
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae to Ronald Stewart, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7840, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900. For additional information on these opportunities, please call (210)567-5705. ↑ Return to ListingsAssociate Program Director
The Virginia Tech-Carilion General Surgery resident training program is seeking a Board Certified general surgeon who has an interest in pursuing an administrative role in residency education as an Associate Program Director. Applicants must foremost desire to be clinically active faculty instructors for our residents within the realm of acute care surgery and/or trauma-critical care, and possess the academic credentials to compete at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Protected time will be set aside for the successful candidate to work with the current Program Director to fashion a broad-based general surgery resident training program, and to assume progressive administrative responsibility in concert with his/her demonstrable abilities and aspirations.How To Apply
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to the Chair, Dr. Christopher Baker (ccbaker@carilionclinic.org) and to the Program Director Dr. John Ferrara (johnj@ferrara.cc ).↑ Return to ListingsAcademic General Surgeon
The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is a 673-bed tertiary healthcare facility which provides a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology to over 100,000 veterans in Northern Ohio. Our main campus is in Cleveland, OH, and we are a longstanding teaching affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. A wide range of complex and basic surgical procedures are performed at our center including cardiac and thoracic surgery, complex joint replacement and major cancer resections of the colon/rectum, breast, stomach, liver and pancreas. We are an American College of Surgeons designated cancer center. The physical plant is beautiful, with modern operating rooms planned for an expansion. In addition, construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Center has been approved with three additional operating rooms. The volume and complexity of pathology for which the VA is well-known make this a stimulating place to work. Our service runs two operating rooms with a full schedule four days a week. The surgical ICU is fully staffed during the day by two full-time experienced intensivists and at night by in-house intensivits or the on-call chief resident. Physician support in our Section is excellent. In addition to the physician staff, the General Surgery Section is comprised of a nurse-scheduler, administrative assistant and 3 physician extenders (NP-PA). An additional physician extender is approved and will be hired shortly. The General Surgery service is always staffed with a full team of residents - including a chief resident, junior resident and intern. The residents originate from both University Hospitals Case Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic. Podiatry interns, medical students from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and NP students rotate on the surgical service. We place a strong emphasis on teaching in our Section and we administrate a large VA-issued grant establishing the first Patient-Centered Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Education clinic within the VA. Support for research at the Cleveland VA Medical Center is outstanding, and there are a number of large well-funded research programs at the medical center including projects in: biomedical research, health services research and clinical studies. We are a participant in the VA Cooperative Studies program and have access to VASQIP outcomes databases. We have a close partnership with researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, which is nearly walking distance from the medical center. The Cleveland VA is one of only 8 sites for the VA Quality Scholars Program which develops expertise in the measurement of quality, the implementation of quality improvement and the performance of quality improvement research. The General Surgery Section of the Surgical Service at The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking a full time (8/8ths) General Surgeon. The candidate will be expected to: • Display good judgment and technical proficiency for a wide-range of procedures comprising standard General Surgery practice. These include but are not limited to: inguinal, ventral and other hernias, gallbladder surgery, venous access for chemotherapy, soft tissue resection, gastrointestinal surgery. • Take night and weekend General Surgery call from home in a rotation with the other staff General Surgeons. The candidate will be available to evaluate consults, perform surgery if necessary and conduct weekend rounds for the service while on call. • Participate in outpatient clinics • Teach and mentor the residents and students in the clinic, ward and operating room • Supervise and encourage the professional growth of the physician extenders • Work harmoniously with all staff and colleagues • Display exemplary professionalism and ethical conduct as described by the American College of Surgeons code of conduct. • Participate in Section meetings and conferences • Assist with Section physician administrative tasks and peer-review We understand that trainees recently finishing residency will need additional guidance and support as they transition to independent practice. It is our stated intention to mentor a new partner so that they can overcome obstacles, reach their full potential and be successful. Opportunity for faculty appointment and professorship at Case West Reserve University commensurate with academic credentials is available. Most physician staff on the Surgical Service and all physician staff in the Section of General Surgery have such an appointment. The opportunity for protected time to perform research, participate in the Quality Scholars program and write grants is possible. In particular, a pathway to the VA Career Development Program grant funding is highly desirable and encouraged. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following requirements: • U.S. Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens) • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. • Must be board certified in general surgery (or board eligible with expectation of board certification in less than 3 years from employment). In addition to the basic requirements list above, some special consideration will be given to candidates who possess any of the following: • Intention to pursue surgical research culminating in independent grant funding or Career Development Program award Candidates may be asked to provide professional references from colleagues familiar with their work and performance. Candidates may be asked to submit case lists summarizing their current scope of practice. Candidates under consideration will likely be asked to come to the medical center for an interview. Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.How To Apply
Our job can be seen by searching at: www.usajobs.gov Alternatively I can be contacted by email at: eric.marderstein@va.gov↑ Return to ListingsAcademic General Surgeon
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at Tulsa is actively seeking an academic general surgeon at the assistant/associate professor level. Located in the beautiful “Green Country” of northeastern Oklahoma, Tulsa offers a wonderful opportunity to practice medicine in a rapidly growing academic department and a city full of amenities that is also a great place to raise a family. Primary responsibilities will include patient care in the entire spectrum of general surgery, undergraduate and graduate surgical education, and clinical research initiatives. Qualifications include completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in general surgery, board certification or board eligibility in general surgery and the ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oklahoma. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.How To Apply
Please send inquires and curriculum vitae to: John Blebea MD, MBA Shepard Thompson Clingan Chairman Department of Surgery University of Oklahoma College of Medicine – Tulsa 4502 E. 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74135-2512 john-blebea@ouhsc.edu ↑ Return to ListingsAssistant Professor, Division of General Surgery
The Department of Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York is seeking a new faculty member to join a busy clinical, research and academic service in General Surgery. The candidate will participate in the care of patients at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Faculty Practice Associates, and join a current practice of 3 busy faculty surgeons. Additionally, the new faculty member will have an active role in training medical students and surgery residents. We are seeking outstanding candidates who possess excellent clinical skills and academic contributions with a strong interest in teaching. Candidates who are completing general surgical residency or completing fellowship training for minimally invasive surgery, acute care surgery, and colorectal are encouraged to apply. Compensation is very competitive, and benefits are comprehensive. Candidates should be Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery.How To Apply
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Alecia Williams at alecia.williams@mountsinai.org ↑ Return to ListingsRESIDENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Inspired Care Begins with St. Joseph’s Healthcare System At St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, our inspiration comes from a tightly knit team of accomplished professionals that help give people in our care every opportunity to live life to the fullest. Through our commitment to support, technology and training, we think you will find one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of your career. RESIDENCY PROGRAM COORDINATOR Paterson, NJ Campus * Children’s Hospital Residency Program Reporting to the Physician Resident Program Director/Ambulatory Administrator, the successful candidate will coordinate all activities associated with the program, including processing of applicants, maintaining/updating documentation, verifying privileges, and monitoring of time/attendance for all department residents. Responsibilities will include:- Processing all resident applications
- Managing the interview process of candidates
- Ensuring all documentation and Visa paperwork is complete and accurate
- Preparing resident contracts in accordance with established protocol
- Coordinating preceptor program
- Monitoring applications in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System)
- Distributing/monitoring resident rotation evaluations in New Innovations
- Producing resident schedules
- Coordinating preceptor program, final exams and graduation activities
- Performing other related functions as assigned