Breast Surgery- Surgical Director
Breast Surgery- Surgical Director
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Job Description
Summary of Position
Located in the heart of a diverse urban area Temple Health is acutely aware of the impact of the national systemic problems related to the lack of health equity and access to affordable culturally responsive healthcare. In response Temple Health works to address issues that promote health equity through education care delivery workforce development and research. We recognize that an environment enriched with persons from varied backgrounds working to address health disparity enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive healthcare workforce.
The Opportunity
The Department of Surgery at Temple Health is seeking a dynamic fellowship-trained breast surgeon to lead the Temple University Hospital (TUH) Breast Center. This is a unique opportunity to direct and grow a comprehensive breast surgery program across multiple sites including TUH Main Jeanes Campus Women and Families and Chestnut Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will serve as the Surgical Director providing strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all clinical academic and operational aspects of the Breast Center.
Key responsibilities include developing and expanding clinical services maintaining certification by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and promoting a culture of institutional stewardship and excellence. The Director will mentor faculty surgical trainees and medical students foster clinical research and actively participate in educational initiatives. A strong commitment to quality patient care academic achievement and continuous improvement is essential.
The Director will collaborate closely with departmental and hospital leadership to design and implement strategic plans optimize clinical operations and improve financial and operational performance. This role also involves evaluating existing systems to enhance efficiency and better meet patient needs while driving initiatives that elevate clinical quality patient satisfaction and academic productivity.
Temples Department of Surgery offers a collegial team-oriented environment that values innovation education research and professional development. This is a career-defining opportunity for a visionary breast surgeon to shape the future of a growing high-impact program.
Candidate Minimum Qualifications:
- M.D. D.O. or foreign equivalent
- Active board certification in general surgery (planning to verify within the next year).
- Has completed or will be completing an ASTS-accredited Breast fellowship; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment.
Faculty Appointment Benefits/Compensation
Annual compensation shall be determined based on the selected individuals experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary there is a comprehensive suite of benefitsincluding a generous 403b retirement match 457b health dental vision life malpractice tuition remission and CME among others.
Procedure for Candidacy:
To be considered for this position you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.
Application materials should include:a curriculum vita a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals and research/teaching interests three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Abhijit S Pathak MD FACS FCCM Professor of Surgery and Interim Chair Department of Surgery Lewis Katz School of Medicine C/O Michael R. Lester Assistant Dean Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email: .
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research teaching and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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