American College of Surgeons is hiring: Medical Director for Surgeon Engagement

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

Summary: The individual selected for this part-time position (20% FTE) will work with the staff of the Division of Advocacy and Health Policy and other staff throughout the College. Responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to engaging Fellows in advocacy initiatives, drafting health policy and advocacy articles, and presenting to surgeon audiences regarding advocacy and health policy issues. Will lead the coordination and development of practice management resources to assist Fellows with the business aspects of their practices. This exempt position will report to the Director in the Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. It will be based out of our Washington, D.C. office, and only Fellows of the American College of Surgeons will be considered for this position. The starting salary range is $120,000 - $145,000 (.20 FTE, and commensurate with related experience).

Interested Fellows should submit both a CV and a Statement of Interest in their online applications. Applications will be accepted through December 6, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role in implementing tactics to increase engagement of Fellows in ACS grassroots activities including but not limited to ACS Surgeons Voice, ACS state initiatives, ACSPA-Surgeons PAC, and the annual ACS Advocacy Summit.
• Oversee the production or outsourcing of educational courses beneficial to Fellows of ACS in management of surgical practices (coding seminars, fraud and abuse seminars, practice management courses, and others).
• Develop staff and support a committee of voluntary Fellows who facilitate the workings and direction of the development of practice management resources by the ACS.
• Contribute regular content to ACS publications and other scholarly journals including, but not limited to, the Bulletin, Advocacy Brief, Bulletin Brief, and more in-depth resources such as primers.
• Serve as a staff resource for all Advocacy and Health Policy programs.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
• Prior experience with Advocacy and Health Policy essential functions highly desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse population required.

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruitment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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