Physician (CHIEF SURGICAL SERVICES)

Job Title

Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all programs and operations within Surgical Service.

Maintains overall responsibility for clinical quality, patient safety, and access to surgical care across all surgical specialties.

Develops and implements strategic plans to support growth, efficiency, and modernization of surgical programs.

Ensures compliance with all VHA directives, Joint Commission standards, accreditation requirements, and medical center policies.

Collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director in establishing surgical service and organizational priorities and operational goals.

Collaborates with clinical and administrative services, including anesthesia, dental, medicine, sterile processing, nursing services, education and research, human resources, fiscal, supply chain, safety, etc.

Handles personnel management responsibilities and accountability activities for surgical service.

Oversees recruitment, retention, and professional development of surgeons and surgical service staff to maintain a highly qualified workforce.

Provides mentorship and leadership development to section chiefs and emerging clinical leaders within Surgical Service.

Leads continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes, patient safety, and operational performance.

Evaluates the effectiveness of surgical service programs using performance metrics, clinical outcomes data, and patient satisfaction indicators.

Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care by collaborating with other clinical services and administrative departments.

Ensures appropriate credentialing, privileging, and ongoing professional practice evaluation for surgical service staff in accordance with VHA policy.

Directs resource management including staffing, equipment acquisition, supply utilization, and budget planning for Surgical Service.

Supports academic and educational missions including resident education, clinical training programs, and professional development activities.

Effectively and professionally represents Dayton VAMC on relevant facility, VISN, national committees, workgroups, etc.

Supports and promotes organizational priorities, high reliability principles and a just culture.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

US Department of Veterans Affairs