Chief of Staff - Burns

Chief Of Staff – Burns, Hospital

The Chief of Staff – Burns, Hospital is a senior administrative and clinical leadership position within the Burns department. This role provides support to the department by managing the clinical, operational, academic, and administrative functions of the burns specialty. The Chief of Staff – Burns, Hospital ensures the alignment of departmental goals with institutional objectives, oversees quality assurance initiatives, leads multidisciplinary care teams, and facilitates strategic planning. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, the position is responsible for ensuring efficient patient care delivery, supporting clinical research, optimizing educational programs, and maintaining a high standard of clinical and operational excellence.

Administrative, Operational and Organizational Duties

• Act as the primary administrative liaison between the Burns department and the hospital's executive leadership team, ensuring effective communication and alignment on organizational objectives.
• Ensure that the Medical Staff is appropriately represented in meetings of the Board of Governors and assure Medical Staff involvement in Joint Conference committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Medical Staff meetings, and other hospital and committee board meetings
• Ensure the Board of Governors is adequately informed of medical staff issues and activities
• Collaborate with local medical staff and other Chiefs of Staff to develop Medical Staff Bylaws and suggest appropriate changes and revisions for approval by the Join Boards
• Support and implement, as appropriate, hospital regulations and policies as established by the Joint Boards and local Board of Governors
• Build, support, and grow relationships with sponsoring Shrine Temples and the medical staff
• Work to develop and maintain relationships within the wider medical community (local, regional, national, and international)
• Manage physician workforce activities, including recruitment, credentialing, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Work with hospital administration and Headquarters to develop and manage departmental budget, contracts, and operational expenditures, ensuring the effective use of resources.
• Oversee daily operations of the burns department, including clinical scheduling, patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Represent the burns department on hospital committees and task forces, advocating on behalf of departmental interests and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives
• Ensure processes are in place to achieve timely and accurate completion of medical records in a manner that supports efficient, quality clinical care, research, and compliance with meaningful use

Clinical, Educational, and Research Duties

• Support the burns department in developing and implementing strategic plans for the Department, including growth initiatives, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes tracking.
• Lead and monitor quality improvement initiatives within the department, focusing on enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, nurses, therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure optimal, coordinated patient care.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring evidence-based practices are incorporated into patient care.
• Promote research within the burns department, supporting faculty and staff in their academic and scholarly pursuits.
• Supervise and support ongoing education and training programs for staff, including resident and fellow education, continuing medical education (CME), and interdisciplinary team development.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital-specific policies, including HIPAA, patient safety, and ethical standards.
• Address patient or family concerns regarding treatment and care, facilitating resolution through appropriate channels.

Personal Surgical Activities

• Demonstrate quality and competency in the performance of surgical specialty
• Modulate personal surgical activity in order to provide adequate leadership for the hospital's overall goals

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Advanced degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, or related field preferred (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH).
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in General or Plastic Surgery
• Completion of fellowship training in burn surgery and/or pediatric surgery

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of clinical experience in burn surgery, with demonstrated expertise in pediatric burn care.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations, physician management, or academic settings.
• Experience in academic medicine, research administration, or graduate medical education is preferred.

Certification and Licensures

• Board certification or eligibility in general surgery, plastic surgery, or pediatric surgery by an appropriate certifying board (e.g. American Board of Surgery or American Board of Plastic Surgery)
• Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of clinical operations, patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and promote collaborative care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Ability to navigate complex administrative and clinical issues with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Commitment to the mission of pediatric healthcare and a patient-first approach to care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and responding to emergent issues.