Service Line Division Head, Neurosurgery

Service Line Division Head of Neurosurgery

Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Rochester Regional Health (RRH) seeks a visionary and collaborative physician leader to serve as Service Line Division Head of Neurosurgery—a pivotal leadership role within one of the most comprehensive and advanced neurosciences platforms in the region.

This is more than a leadership opportunity—it’s an invitation to lead at scale, shape system-wide integration, and elevate neurosurgical care for patients across eight hospitals and more than 600 care sites. You’ll help unify and expand one of the system’s most high-impact divisions, supported by advanced technology, engaged teams, and a deep culture of collaboration.

About the Role

Reporting to the System Executive Medical Director, Neurosciences, the Division Head of Neurosurgery will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across the continuum of inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care.

You will collaborate with affiliate department chairs, medical directors, and administrative leaders to drive integration, innovation, and accountability across a system poised for transformation. This role will also shape the broader Neurosciences Service Line—which includes Neurology, Stroke, and PM&R—positioning Neurosurgery as a cornerstone of RRH’s regional care strategy.

Neurosurgery at Rochester Regional Health

RRH’s neurosurgery program spans multiple high-volume campuses and is supported by cutting-edge intraoperative and imaging technology, including Brainlab, O-arm, ROSA robotics, and LITT. The division performs more than 1,000 neurosurgical procedures annually, with expertise in cranial, spine, trauma, tumor, Chiari malformation, epilepsy, and neuro-oncology cases.

Program highlights include:

• Dedicated neurosurgical teams at Rochester General and Unity Hospitals
• Strategic partnerships with Lipson Cancer Institute for integrated neuro-oncology care
• Biplane neurointerventional suite at Rochester General Hospital
• Telestroke and teleneuro capabilities system-wide
• Ongoing investments in intraoperative MRI and neuroimmunology programs

You will inherit a program with strong momentum—where the opportunity lies in scaling excellence, expanding access, standardizing experience, and deepening programmatic reach across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Develop and guide a geographically and clinically integrated neurosurgery service line across all RRH affiliates.
• Strategic Direction: Set goals for program growth, recruitment and retention, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Quality & Patient Safety: Oversee performance metrics, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Education & Mentorship: Support resident and medical student education; champion ongoing professional development.
• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, credentialing standards, and institutional policies.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with nursing, finance, and operations to optimize workflows and resource allocation.
• Financial Stewardship: Partner with executive and operational leaders to guide budgeting and ensure fiscal sustainability.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Demonstrated success in clinical leadership within a complex, matrixed health system
• High emotional intelligence, with exceptional communication, collaboration, and team-building skills
• Transparent, approachable leadership style that builds trust and inspires engagement
• Strategic thinker with operational insight and a data-driven mindset
• Deep commitment to integration, professional growth, and a culture grounded in respect and equity

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, MBBS, DDS, or DMD; Board Certified in Neurosurgery or relevant subspecialty
• Eligible for unrestricted New York State medical license
• MBA or MHA preferred, though not required

You’ve led before—now lead what’s next.

At Rochester Regional Health, this is not a role in maintenance—it’s a mandate for momentum. The right leader will find a platform ready for activation, a system unified in vision, and a rare opportunity to shape neurosurgical care that will endure for years to come.

To explore this opportunity or express interest:
Jane Born, President & CEO
Born & Bicknell, Inc. — Healthcare Executive Search
jborn@bornbicknell.com
954-600-8029

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes and beyond. The system provides care from 150 locations, including five hospitals, more than 100 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses, innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing, a wide range of behavioral health services, and ACM Medical Laboratory, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. 

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Rochester has been ranked the 3rd best place to live in New York and as the 26th best place to live among the 150 most populous metro areas in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The Rochester region's suburbs feature excellent public and private schools, and a variety of housing options. The Rochester region offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities year-round, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, GeVa Theater Center, Rochester International Jazz Festival, as well as easy access to Manhattan, Boston, Washington, DC and Philadelphia, the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes.