Orthopaedic Surgery - Enterprise Center Director, Adult Reconstruction

Cleveland Clinic is recruiting an Enterprise Center Director of Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery. This role is responsible for overseeing and advancing the clinical, educational, research, and innovative initiatives within the Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery department across the Cleveland Clinic’s global footprint The ideal candidate will possess a history of strong operational and academic leadership, managerial acumen, vision about the future of Adult Reconstruction, a deep understanding of joint reconstructive surgery, and be a recognized leader in this specialty.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Clinical Operations
   • Implement best practices, policies, and protocols to ensure high-quality, efficient, and best-in-class patient care, safety and clinical operations.
   • Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the clinical setting and across all regions (Ohio, Canada, Florida, and London).
2. Talent Management
   • Recruit, mentor, and develop an outstanding team of surgeons, residents, and fellows.
   • Provide guidance and support for professional development, fostering a high-performance environment.
3.  Research
   • Drive and oversee research initiatives, encouraging groundbreaking studies and advancements in Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery.
   • Expand research findings through publications and presentations at conferences.
   • Work closely with the Departmental research leaders to expand the infrastructure necessary for more discovery, innovation, and achievement.
4. Education
   • Implement innovative teaching methodologies and ensure adherence to accreditation standards across Cleveland Clinic’s global footprint.
   • Foster an environment conducive to learning and knowledge exchange.
5. Innovation
   • Collaborate with industry partners, facilitate clinical trials, and assess emerging trends to enhance patient care.
   • Encourage a culture of creativity and exploration within the department.
   • Meaningfully contribute to developing national and international clinical standards for adult reconstructive surgery.
6. Leadership Experience
   • Provide visionary and effective leadership, setting strategic goals and priorities aligned with Cleveland Clinic's mission and values.
   • Collaborate with other departments, senior leadership, and stakeholders to drive interdisciplinary collaboration and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction.
• Extensive experience in Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery with a proven track record of leadership.
• Strong managerial, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive clinical excellence, research, education, and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Enterprise Center Director of Adult Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgery plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of orthopaedic surgery, driving innovation, fostering talent, and ensuring exceptional patient care within the department and across our global enterprise. This position will report to the Enterprise Department Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Enterprise-wide, the Cleveland Clinic Adult Reconstruction team consists of 46 surgeons, 8 additional non-operative physicians and 52 advanced practice providers. In 2023, the Adult Reconstruction team completed 99,245 E&Ms and 15,673 surgeries.  Cleveland Clinic’s number of total joint replacements completed with robotic support is among the highest in the US with over 10,000 robot-assisted joint replacements completed.

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