Division Director, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

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Job Details Thomas Jefferson University seeks a visionary and collaborative academic physician leader to serve as the next Division Director of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Enterprise Physician Leader for Vascular Surgery to take a major role in developing and overseeing vascular surgery clinical activities in an integrated model for the Jefferson Health Enterprise. As Division Director, the successful candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Surgery and will provide direct oversight of the Division's 5 full-time vascular surgeons, Advanced Practice Clinicians, and Fellows along with its clinical portfolio, ensuring that state-of-the-art clinical care is provided. The Division Director will also support the growth and development of the Division's faculty, and the continued development of the department's clinical research portfolio. They will ensure an outstanding clinical educational experience for the department's medical students, residents and fellows, assuring that the department is able to attract top talent in recruitment of faculty and trainees. The Division Director will also serve on the Executive Committee of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute working closely with the Institute Director, Dr. Joseph Bavaria. As a member of the executive committee, they will serve as the strategic lead in determining how vascular surgery is delivered across Jefferson Hospitals and practice sites. In addition, they will be critical in driving transformational change and growth of vascular surgery services at Jefferson Health by guiding strategy, overseeing implementation, and monitoring performance Job Description Clinical and Academic Leadership: Provide oversight of the Division's clinical portfolio, directing provider assignments for 5 vascular surgeons (Jefferson University Physicians) and several Advanced Practice Clinicians and fellows to ensure the coverage of clinical needs at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals (TJUH). They will initiate and recognize effective communication and participation between the hospital, faculty, and referring physicians. Work with the Department Chairs and Division Directors in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner to create a college-wide culture of shared priorities and accountability that fosters the development of inter-departmental activities and programs for patient care, research, and teaching. Identify, monitor, and improve the quality of patient care, including a focus on patient satisfaction. Conduct Division meetings that address quality, risk management, and other related issues. Promote the function of the Division as part of an integrated, multi-specialty group practice, including engaging in and requiring faculty to pursue collaboration in care delivery and strategic planning. Conduct all necessary and appropriate administrative activities with respect to the Division at TJUH in connection with the clinical activities of the Department and the education of TJUH residents and fellows. Work with the department chair to develop a comprehensive departmental and divisional strategic plan with clearly defined priorities aligned with Sidney Kimmel Medical College's (SKMC) overall goals. It should include action plans to drive implementation, as well as an accountability framework with clearly communicated roles and responsibilities, timelines, and performance measures to track progress and maintain focus. Guide the integration of teaching, research, scholarship, and service with community partners. Drive community engagement through outreach to community groups with the goal of understanding and responding to the health needs of the community through education, advocacy, partnership, and program development. Serve as the Enterprise Physician Leader for Vascular Surgery Recruitment, Workforce Planning, and Development: Create a supportive and unified environment through increased divisional engagement. Continuously communicate direction and generate support during times of change. Advance cultural diversity, gender equity, and inclusiveness through the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of faculty and academic staff from diverse backgrounds. Ensure equity in the promotion and award of faculty and staff salaries and total compensation. Ensure that recruitment practices attract the best candidates, selection processes comply with university policies, and that hires are made in a timely manner and within budget. Oversee workforce planning that strategically aligns head count and talent management with growth objectives. Maintain sufficient awareness of future workforce gaps and develop talent pipelines to address them. Support the continued development of faculty and staff. Oversee the Division's CME activities. Establish and communicate expectations and goals. Provide regular feedback to faculty/staff including recognition, coaching, and counsel

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