Surgery Department Chair and Surgery Institute Chair in Southwest Ohio Full-Time

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health are seeking an accomplished leader with a demonstrated ability to grow and elevate academic health platforms in their mission of clinical care, research, and education to serve as the department and institute Chair.

This important leadership position requires a dynamic individual with a comprehensive understanding of the organizational mission for developing and overseeing innovative health care delivery models; sustaining excellence in clinical care; promoting and supporting educational endeavors; organizing research initiatives and promoting scholarly activity within the department. Outstanding strategic communication and diplomacy skills are essential, and an ability to function well is vital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to the academic department and the Institute, advancing the mission of Wright State University and Premier Health.
• Promote and maintain standards of excellence in compliance with national standards, promoting strong departmental and institute performance.
• Stabilize and grow the physician workforce. Lead the recruitment of clinical faculty to support the clinical and educational missions of Wright State University and Premier Health.
• Provide the vision and leadership to foster superior clinical and educational programs within medicine as well as related disciplines.
• Provide oversight to ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to the medical students, residents, fellows and other learners.
• Engage in communications across departments and institutes within the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health.
• Promotes community health initiatives within the department & institute for the patient population served by the organization.

In this role, you will be part of both Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio. This partnership creates a dynamic environment where patient care, clinical research, and medical education intersect. As a faculty physician, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Premier Health’s expansive resources—including five inpatient hospital campuses, a broad network of urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and specialized services—combined with the academic excellence of Wright State University, offer an unparalleled platform for growth and impact in both healthcare and medical education. Join us in advancing academic medicine and community health while shaping the future of medical education in Southwest Ohio.

BSOM Department Chair Academic Responsibilities:

• Establish a strong vision for the department which is in concert with and supportive of the mission of BSOM and WSU.
• Provide oversight to ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to the medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Leader will have direct academic oversight and responsibility for the current and future resident and fellowship programs.
• Leader will be responsible for all undergraduate medical education and research vision and activity within the academic department
• Engage in communications across departments within the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health.
• Pursue opportunities to grow the department in educational endeavors and research while responsibly stewarding resources.
• Appropriately manage faculty and staff resources in the advancement of the mission of the department, BSOM, and WSU
• Represent the academic needs of the department to the Dean and other medical school administrators, while collaborating with the Dean to apply BSOM and WSU policies to the department.
• Provide mentorship and support for faculty and staff development, acting as a resource for their development and promotion as appropriate.
• Promote strong departmental performance as educators at both the undergraduate and graduate level; ensure compliance with LCME and ACGME standards.
• Develop and implement an institute research strategy aligned with the shared WSUBSOM and Premier Health mission and strategic plan.
• Encourage and facilitate extramural funding by supporting grant writing and compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence and encourage faculty authorship in peer-reviewed journals and participation in national conferences.
• Foster interdisciplinary and collaborative research within the department and across other departments or affiliated institutions.
• Promote research opportunities for medical students and residents, integrating scholarly activity into the curriculum and clinical training.
• Support translational and clinical research that advances patient care and aligns with institute clinical goals.

Premier Health Institute Chair Responsibilities:

• Institute Lead will have enterprise oversight of their respective institute.  They are responsible for the execution of the overarching vision and alignment of the institute.
• Physician leader will partner with Vice President of the Institute (dyad VP)
• Responsible with their dyad VP for strategic growth initiatives, organizational quality, fiscal management and capital planning prioritization
• Responsible for the division chief oversight
• Identify growth opportunities, program development, innovation to enhance service offerings and market position
• Key leader responsible for manpower planning within Institute.  Engaged leader through the recruitment & retention process with direct responsibility of the recruitment & retention process for providers within Institute.
• Serve as the physician champion for clinical integration across the continuum of care.
• Responsible and accountable for institute operations involvement in strategy implementation.
• Leads the development of clinical pathways and model management. Holds physician members accountable to the Guiding Principles.
• Improves physician and advanced practice provider engagement and productivity. Build relationships with referring providers
• P&L oversight with dyad partner of Institute and Divisions within Institute
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability and collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers and staff.
• Works with physician leads for clinical improvement, innovation, and education.
• Ensures balanced scorecard metrics are created and measured to drive performance. Work with physicians to reduce clinical variation and unit cost while improving outcomes and patient experience.
• Leads institute meetings and encourage participation and perspectives from all members while ensuring strategic alignment.

Job Requirements:

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in area of specialty.
Experience: 10 years or more of leadership experience at an academic medical center, with a record of professional accomplishments on a national and international scale.
Licensure: Active medical license.
ACGME Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards and graduate medical education regulations.
Rank: Qualified for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor at an LCME accredited medical school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous leadership roles at the Chair, Associate Director, Director or program leader level
• Experience in the recruitment, retention, and oversight of clinicians, educators, and researchers.
• Outstanding reputation in academic medicine. A distinguished academic record and national presence in the discipline as evidenced by such activity as peer-reviewed publications, involvement/leadership in major national organizations, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, business, and financial acumen with the ability to bring scientific leadership and organizational innovation to the department.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, financial acumen, strategic agility and priority setting skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including students, residents, faculty, and administration.
• Demonstrated commitment to and success in faculty mentorship and development.
• Ability to build strong and effective teams.
• Commitment to resident education and well-being.
• Effective in change management leadership.
• Adept at functioning in a matrixed reporting structure.

About Premier Health:

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health (www.premierhealth.com) is committed to supporting the community through our mission: We Care. We Teach. We Innovate. We Serve.

As a private, nonprofit academic health system, Premier Health has joined forces with Wright State University and the Boonshoft School of Medicine to lead the advancement of academic medicine in Southwest Ohio. Our partnership fuels medical education, supports vital research, and drives exceptional clinical care for our communities. This collaboration ensures long-term impact on community health, economic growth, and clinical innovation.

Home to the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its emergency departments, Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.

The hidden beauty of Southwest Ohio:

If you’re in need of a refreshing change of pace in a varied and affordable community, you’ll find it in Southwest Ohio. Located along the I-75 corridor, this multi-county area is nestled between Cincinnati and Columbus and is home to eight bustling cities filled with residents who rely on our leading medical care. Here, you can enjoy the perfect mix of small-town charm and the excitement of big-city attractions.

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