Physician - Chair of Department of Surgery

• Specialty: Chair of the Department of Surgery
• Schedule: Fulltime
• Practice Detail: Join Ascension Saint Agnes as the Chair of Surgery
• EMR System: Meditech, eClinicalWorks with plans to upgrade in early 2027
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $407,359 - $612,013 per year
• This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Saint Agnes to provide oversight of our Department of Surgery! The ideal candidate will have shown the ability to develop and communicate a strategic vision; experience with developing organizational culture; history of effective recruitment of physicians and APPs; experience supporting graduate medical education; demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams to excellent quality outcomes; and character and demeanor reflective of the Mission, Vision, and Values of Ascension Saint Agnes.

Responsibilities:

• The position will have an approximately 25% administrative component; the scope of the role will be managed so as to fit within that.
• Medical staff responsibilities include serving on the Medical Executive Committee; reviewing the credentials of new applicants; supporting section chiefs in quality improvement activities; and ensuring an inclusive, collegial, and professional environment.
• Administrative responsibilities include articulating the goals and vision for the department to internal and external constituencies; assisting in recruitment of physicians and APPs; providing support and guidance to section chiefs; and ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the department, across disciplines, and with administration
• Assumes bottom-line responsibility for department capital and operating budgets. Meets or exceeds budgeted targets.
• Supervises department and departmental subsections. Oversees deployment of staff, employee development, performance and satisfaction.
• Identifies new technology and treatments. Promotes progressive and best practices. Ensures that quality / performance improvement activities are working well. Oversees risk management activities including adjudication of patient complaints.

About Ascension Saint Agnes 

• For over 150 years, Saint Agnes, built on a strong foundation of excellent medical care and compassion, consists of care teams who are committed to providing the best care for our patients. 
• Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the country. 
• 251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties. 
• Ascension Saint Agnes offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services in addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. 

About Baltimore 

• Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (baseball) and the Ravens (football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, and its proximity to other major cities NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. 
• Although it’s a large city, and it is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, it has received an award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education. 
• Besides its great education, there are home buying incentives for its residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy. 
• With more than 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups, Baltimore promises something for everyone. 

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

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