Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Chief of SurgeryEmployment Type: Full-TimeOrganization: Central Maine HealthcareLocation: Lewiston, Maine
Position Overview
The Chief of Surgery provides clinical, administrative, and strategic leadership for the surgical department. The roles oversees surgeons and surgical staff, develops policies and procedures, ensures patient safety, and works with hospital leadership to improve surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Malpractice coverage with tail
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and CME allowance
Relocation assistance may be available
Why Central Maine Healthcare?At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.
About the Community
Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobilingall within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise the surgical department and its medical staff
Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care
Monitor surgical outcomes and address quality and patient safety concerns
Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain surgeons and surgical personnel
Collaborate with hospital executives and other department leaders on strategic planning
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital policies
Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, and financial performance
Promote research, innovation, and continuing medical education within the department
Resolve clinical and administrative issues related to surgical services
Represent the department in hospital committees and community outreach activities
Work collaborative with the other Department or Service Line Chiefs to attain the stated yearly goals and objectives of Central Maine Healthcare
Promote and sustain an effective working environment among the physicians, nurses and other staff within the clinics and the hospital
Provide ongoing education to the department or service line regarding administrative, regulatory, and legal issues arising from a changing healthcare environment
Working with the nursing and administrative leadership, ensure high reliability in the transitions of care among disciplines or sites of service of care
Qualifications
Required:
An M.D. or D.O. degree
Active membership and unrestricted privileges on the medical staff
Active unrestricted Maine Medical License
Active Board Certification
Demonstrated excellence in clinical, medical staff citizenship (i.e. medical record completion, ability to work within the complex team structure of healthcare, patient satisfaction) and patient safety
Willingness and ability to attend continuing education related to the business of medicine
Preferred:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a matrix and dyad structures
Basic financial skills (operational and capital budgets, variance analysis), or ability to acquire these skills
Effective coaching ability
Basic understanding of the complex healthcare environment and delivery of patient care
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
Strong written and verbal skills
Additional languages preferred
Basic computer knowledge
Pay Transparency
Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $472,000 to $502,000 plus a $50,000 medical director stipend. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: