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Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

Division Chief, Colorectal Surgery Division

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Division Chief, Colorectal Surgery Division

Full-Time / Attending Surgeon

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Position SummaryThe Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery will serve as the leader for colorectal surgery services and will provide strategic vision, oversee clinical operations, research, and teaching activities at Emory Healthcare and all affiliate sites of the Emory University School of Medicine.The candidate will guide and support the transformation of care delivery to advance a culture of excellence in colorectal surgery. The Chief will be dedicated to the delivery of the highest quality patient care and consistency in clinical care standards, driven by patient safety requirements and clinical outcomes monitoring.As the leader of the Division of Colorectal Surgery of the Emory School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, the candidate will be responsible for clinical services, faculty recruitment and development, the growth and advancement of research, scholarly activity, and teaching excellence of the division.Leadership CharacteristicsCommitment to the development, implementation, and promotion of Colorectal Surgery initiatives designed to deliver patient care that is safe, personal, coordinated, and of the highest quality and value.Understand the organization and external landscape of colorectal surgery and is able to anticipate and articulate the critical issues, opportunities, and threats in the foreseeable future.Exhibits an appreciation for the need for preparation, collaboration, planning, communication, and benchmarking of results in their approach to problem solving and program building.Is committed to the professional and leadership development of colleagues, mentees, and self.Acts with honor and integrity in personal and professional actions.Develops strong partnerships with all relevant constituents and contributes to the success of all entities.Foster an environment that supports successful recruitment, retention, and development of outstanding faculty and staff.Regionally and nationally recognized to facilitate mentorship and faculty development.Education and CredentialsCandidates must be board certified in Colorectal Surgery, hold current rank of Associate Professor or Professor, and have academic credentials sufficient to engender respect within Emory and the national academic community at large.Successful candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and a strong track record in research and teaching, have scholarly accomplishments in the health sciences, as well as recognition in the field of Colorectal Surgery as evidenced by involvement in clinical societies at a national level.Qualified candidates would have demonstrated administrative and leadership accomplishments as well as an aptitude for mentoring and staff development.The successful candidate will have had progressive leadership experience in complex academic environments.The candidate will exhibit a substantive understanding of the important issues in colorectal surgery, as well as a deep understanding of academic health centers.How to Apply?For ConsiderationInterested candidates may submit a letter of interest & curriculum vitae including current research portfolio to:S. Ashley McCullough on behalf ofJohn F. Sweeney, MD, FACSJoseph Brown Whitehead Professor and Chair Department of Surgery, Emory University School of MedicineDirector, Surgical Services, Emory Healthcare Surgeon-in-Chief, Emory Healthcaresharon.mccullough@emory.eduEmory University is an EOAA employer.Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.Emory offers a highly competitive salary and fringe benefits package.

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