Open Rank, Clinical Faculty (Division Chief) - Surgery, Colon and Rectal

The Division Chief will develop a vision and strategic direction for the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery and provide leadership, supervision, and accountability to fulfill the administrative, clinical, educational, and research missions of the DeWitt Daughtry Department of Surgery and UHealth. The Division Chief is directly responsible to the Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, for the Division's overall function. The Chief will also serve as the Chief Surgical Officer for the specialty at Jackson Health System. The performance of the Chief shall be evaluated annually by the Chair of the Department of Surgery based on the effectiveness of his/her leadership role and the satisfactory execution of duties.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS

• Encourages a patient-centric approach to patient care
• Is team-oriented and welcomes input from all parties
• Understands the importance of standardization and evidence-based medicine in delivering care
• Able to hold physicians accountable for the quality of care expectations.
• Is an effective spokesperson for the Department's mission, vision, and goals
• Encourages innovation in care delivery
• Models and actively encourages empathy in the workplace.
• Able to construct productive partnerships across UHealth, the Medical School, and Jackson Health System
• Elevates unresolved issues promptly to the Chair

Education Requirements:

Applicants should be strongly committed to patient care and education and interested in basic science and/or clinical research.
* Must possess an MD degree
* Must be board-certified in general surgery
* Completed a colon and rectal fellowship
* 3 – 5 years of leadership experience preferred
* Able to obtain a Florida medical license

For further details, please contact:

Adrianne Lara

Physician Recruiter adrianne.lara@miami.edu

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.