Atlantic Health System
Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center
Atlantic Health System, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961
Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center
Atlantic Health System is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center (MMC). Morristown Medical Center has been named a top 50 Hospital in Orthopedics by US News and World Report consecutively for the past 10 years, along with several other surgical disciplines. This critical role drives patient care, safety, quality clinical outcomes, and academic excellence while also ensuring optimal operational and financial performance. Responsibilities include upholding high standards of clinical management, participating in committees to enhance services, and collaborating with other clinical leaders across the health system to share best practices. The Chair will dedicate
40% of their time to clinical practice , while ensuring alignment with departmental goals and serving as a key liaison between the medical staff and administration. Effective oversight and leadership of the orthopedic residency program will be critical. Responsibilities of the Chair of Orthopedics include: Patient Care
– Drive quality, patient safety and clinical outcomes. Oversee quality/clinical management to meet patient needs. Collaborate with other campuses to share best practices and support continuum of care. Clinical Practice
- Maintain a clinical practice consistent with the duties of the position and goals of the Department. Physician Relations
– Act as liaison between employed/voluntary medical staff and administration. Promote collegiality and align physicians with AHS. Report at each Medical Executive Committee meeting the activities of the department. Patient Experience
– Engage and support patient experience programs and practices. Business Development
– Develop plans to grow the business, assures program development and acquires required equipment, technologies and facilities. Strategic Planning
– Participate in developing and implementing strategic goals. Work with Foundation to solicit donations. Ensure Department is actively involved in community education and scientific programs. Talent Management
– Manage, develop and motivate staff. Oversee performance of staff, set goals, and deliver feedback. Medical Program Development
– Play a leading role in medical program development. Review, revise, create and enforce rules and regulations for the Department. Education
– Oversee educational activities. Promote education of Medical Staff. Assure the appropriate level of continuing medical education for the Medical Staff. Research
– Provide direction and leadership for expanding the department’s involvement in research programs. Service Line Collaboration
- work with the Medical Director of the Atlantic Health System Orthopedics Surgery Service Line to maintain the highest quality of clinical care at all AHS hospitals. If you are a visionary leader with a commitment to excellence in orthopedic care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Requirements: Experience leading within an academic hospital setting, including oversight of residency and/or fellowship training programs is required Track record of progressive leadership roles – Vice Chair of Department; current Chair is ideal Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization Collaborative leader and communicator with commitment to clinical excellence and innovation MBA or MPH is preferred Minimum of 10 years of experience as an attending physician Comfortable leading both employed and voluntary staff Board Certified in Orthopedics and eligible for licensure in New Jersey Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider and Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Atlantic Health System is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center (MMC). Morristown Medical Center has been named a top 50 Hospital in Orthopedics by US News and World Report consecutively for the past 10 years, along with several other surgical disciplines. This critical role drives patient care, safety, quality clinical outcomes, and academic excellence while also ensuring optimal operational and financial performance. Responsibilities include upholding high standards of clinical management, participating in committees to enhance services, and collaborating with other clinical leaders across the health system to share best practices. The Chair will dedicate
40% of their time to clinical practice , while ensuring alignment with departmental goals and serving as a key liaison between the medical staff and administration. Effective oversight and leadership of the orthopedic residency program will be critical. Responsibilities of the Chair of Orthopedics include: Patient Care
– Drive quality, patient safety and clinical outcomes. Oversee quality/clinical management to meet patient needs. Collaborate with other campuses to share best practices and support continuum of care. Clinical Practice
- Maintain a clinical practice consistent with the duties of the position and goals of the Department. Physician Relations
– Act as liaison between employed/voluntary medical staff and administration. Promote collegiality and align physicians with AHS. Report at each Medical Executive Committee meeting the activities of the department. Patient Experience
– Engage and support patient experience programs and practices. Business Development
– Develop plans to grow the business, assures program development and acquires required equipment, technologies and facilities. Strategic Planning
– Participate in developing and implementing strategic goals. Work with Foundation to solicit donations. Ensure Department is actively involved in community education and scientific programs. Talent Management
– Manage, develop and motivate staff. Oversee performance of staff, set goals, and deliver feedback. Medical Program Development
– Play a leading role in medical program development. Review, revise, create and enforce rules and regulations for the Department. Education
– Oversee educational activities. Promote education of Medical Staff. Assure the appropriate level of continuing medical education for the Medical Staff. Research
– Provide direction and leadership for expanding the department’s involvement in research programs. Service Line Collaboration
- work with the Medical Director of the Atlantic Health System Orthopedics Surgery Service Line to maintain the highest quality of clinical care at all AHS hospitals. If you are a visionary leader with a commitment to excellence in orthopedic care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Requirements: Experience leading within an academic hospital setting, including oversight of residency and/or fellowship training programs is required Track record of progressive leadership roles – Vice Chair of Department; current Chair is ideal Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization Collaborative leader and communicator with commitment to clinical excellence and innovation MBA or MPH is preferred Minimum of 10 years of experience as an attending physician Comfortable leading both employed and voluntary staff Board Certified in Orthopedics and eligible for licensure in New Jersey Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider and Other Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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