Chief of Surgery

Chief of Surgery - Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, Texas

Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas, TX, part of Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), the largest not for profit healthcare provider in the state of Texas, is seeking a collaborative, transformational, and visionary leader with a strong clinical and academic foundation as the next Chief of Surgery.

Position Overview

The BUMC Chief of Surgery will develop a vision for the Department of Surgery through the advancement of clinical programs, quality improvement, education and research. He/she will guide the transformation of care delivery in all areas of surgery and enhance the integration of care between departments on behalf of all patients we serve, simultaneously promoting exemplary outcome performance in nationally recognized domains and under the perpetual goal of Zero Harm. The successful candidate will also possess a modern leadership acumen that allows him/her to transcend expected and unexpected boundaries, to forge alliances throughout the organization and beyond, and to maintain a desire for continual process improvement. Further, this physician will be an outstanding mentor to peers and learners alike and skilled in the development of relationships, working well with multiple partners across the clinical setting and leadership of BUMC to deliver a preeminent multifaceted service line.

Features of the Position

The major responsibilities of the role outlined below will be carried out in a manner that reflects the mission, vision, and values of Baylor University Medical Center:

• Translate organizational strategy to a departmental vision into exemplary programs to achieve a top-tier, nationally ranked department
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the department in its clinical, academic, research and administrative missions
• Form strong collaborative partnerships with administrative, medical, and nursing departments to lead positive change and promote a culture where clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and patient safety are priorities within the department
• Oversee accreditation and regulatory management activities
• Represent BUMC on national committees and editorial boards as appropriate
• Promote a department dedicated to expanding inherent and acquired diversity
• Communicate performance, service standards and expectations to department staff. Hold staff accountable by monitoring performance, establishing development plans, and providing individual mentoring and counseling as necessary
• Establish an atmosphere of positive, supportive physician and employee relations. Lead by example and teach others to create a mutually respectful, courteous and compassionate atmosphere
• Serve as a physician champion and leader for the provision of the highest quality healthcare and clinical performance excellence
• Oversee quality improvement projects and committees to foster a culture of Zero Harm and continuous improvement
• Support clinical and translational research that advances the clinical and educational objectives of BSWH
• Participate in development activities for extramural funding of research and endowment
• Support surgery residency and fellowship training programs and be personally involved and engaged with medical students, residents, and fellows
• Perform other appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner

Baylor University Medical Center

As the flagship referral center of Baylor Scott & White Health - North Texas, Baylor University Medical Center is the Level I Trauma Center, and one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the state. We are nationally recognized for quality and excellence, with U.S. News & World Report ranking BUMC among the country’s top 50 hospitals in gastroenterology (#31), cancer (#44), pulmonology and lung surgery (#31), obstetrics and gynecology (#39), and orthopedics (#44).

Baylor University Medical Center is also a major academic teaching hospital, training over 330 residents and fellows across 40+ programs and serving as a clinical campus for the Texas A&M School of Medicine, where more than 200 medical students receive hands‑on education each year.

About Us

BSWH is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the State of Texas and one of the largest in the United States. Serving a large and diverse population across North and Central Texas, BSWH has the vision and resources to provide its patients continued quality care while creating a model system for a dramatically changing health care environment. The BSWH system includes 52 hospitals, 1,300 health care sites, over 7,200 active physicians, over 57,000 employees, plus a state certified Health Maintenance Organization, the Scott and White Health Plan (Health Plan), and Baylor Quality Health Care Alliance LLC (BSWQA) – a high performing network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care.

BSWH includes a robust spectrum of owned, operated, ventured and affiliated hospitals; satellite outpatient clinics; free standing ambulatory surgery centers; free standing emergency medical centers; free standing imaging centers; numerous retail pharmacies; and geographically dispersed physician’s clinics in the North Texas and Central Texas regions.

Candidate Qualifications

Job requirements:

• Have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license
• Certified by the appropriate certifying board in a surgical field and have at least five years or more of academic practice and leadership experience
• Qualified for faculty appointment in the department at the rank of professor or associate professor
• National recognition as a clinical leader, clinician scientist, and/or educator
• Experience in operations, financial management, and leadership in a hospital, academic healthcare center, or academic group practice environment. Additional training in management or administration is preferred. Experience in medical staff functions is essential, as is working knowledge of hospital/operating room operations, quality improvement, lean processes and strategic planning
• Strong leadership capability as well as organizational and communication skills needed to effectively navigate in the complex environment of an integrated health system and to effectively manage conflicting agendas
• Ability to define a vision and execute it; should be a visionary who sees potential and opportunity
• Knowledge of and experience developing quality infrastructure, including development and implementation of decision tools, clinical protocols and guidelines, care management programs, and outcome measurement assessments
• Record of success in mentoring and developing faculty and supporting them in their academic, teaching, and clinical endeavors
• A charismatic leader who demonstrates effective interpersonal and persuasive skills to be applied toward building relationships
• Ability to develop a sense of community and commonality amongst a diverse population of surgeons
• Ability to maintain high visibility throughout the organization with an approachable, personable and optimistic demeanor
• Function as an advisor and advocate in the General Surgery Residency program and the various surgical subspecialty training programs