Position Summary
The Department of Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center ( LSUHSC ) is seeking a dynamic experienced board-certified visionary academic trauma surgeon to head its Division of Trauma / Critical Care Surgery. The successful candidate will have leadership opportunities and responsibilities within the Department of Surgery. The Chief of the Division of Trauma / Critical Care Surgery will report to the Department Head and will provide leadership for the Divisions educational clinical and research activities and be responsible for overseeing fiscal management of the Division. Incumbent will work to promote multidisciplinary collaboration and effective communication. Qualified applicants should have a demonstrated capacity to foster an environment in which excellence in patient care teaching research and scholarship can flourish as well as the ability to develop and lead a collaborative program that interfaces with other departments and interdisciplinary centers and programs. The Division Chief must be a compelling innovative leader and talented surgeon whose passion for the educational clinical and research missions energizes the faculty staff and learners focusing their efforts on a strategic vision of excellence across all mission areas. They exhibit leadership skills that will foster collaboration planning communication and benchmarking of results in his/her approach to problem solving and program building. Mentoring of early career faculty recruitment and career development of new faculty members are very important components of the position. They must also be a competent and prudent steward of the Division guiding it through what will almost certainly be uncharted territories of change in the healthcare and social environment. The Division Chief will be a model of adaptability and possess skills for conflict resolution and management of adversity. Importantly the Division Chief must be viewed by all stakeholders as a strong advocate for balancing the academic educational and clinical missions of the Division Department and Institution. The Division Chief will promote a culture of institutional stewardship and transparency including commitment to improved business operations efficient and effective use of resources and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving strategies. The Division Chief will emphasize building leading growing and connecting the clinical and research enterprises of the Division ultimately fostering an environment that promotes academic productivity prominence and diversity; growing clinical volumes improving outcomes and bringing national distinction to LSU . They will recognize the value of contributions from and the needs of faculty members across the Division and will recognize the importance of creating an environment where diverse points of view are solicited and encouraged. The Department of Surgery is deeply committed to ensuring that the Trauma / Critical Care Surgery Division is recognized among the best in the nation and has set the table for its next Chief to successfully lead the Division in that direction. Competitive compensation benefits and startup resources are available. Appointment will be at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor with rank and track dependent on the candidates qualifications. We are especially interested in identifying talented surgeons who can assume this key leadership position at LSUHSC . LSU Health Sciences Center is located in beautiful New Orleans Louisiana. It is the home of 6 schools and 13 Centers of addition to working with individuals who love their jobs and their specialty consider the pluses of living in New Orleans a city highlighting the 5 senses. New Orleans offers an array of world-class restaurants sounds of jazz and the blues all year round fragrances of fresh jasmine magnolias and oleanders a wide range of historic architectural styles and neighborhoods and countless festivals including Mardi Gras where parade-goers collect prized float throws such as hand-crafted purses shoes and painted coconuts.
Required Experience:
Chief
Position SummaryThe Department of Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center ( LSUHSC ) is seeking a dynamic experienced board-certified visionary academic trauma surgeon to head its Division of Trauma / Critical Care Surgery. The successful candidate will have leadership opportuni...
Position Summary
The Department of Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center ( LSUHSC ) is seeking a dynamic experienced board-certified visionary academic trauma surgeon to head its Division of Trauma / Critical Care Surgery. The successful candidate will have leadership opportunities and responsibilities within the Department of Surgery. The Chief of the Division of Trauma / Critical Care Surgery will report to the Department Head and will provide leadership for the Divisions educational clinical and research activities and be responsible for overseeing fiscal management of the Division. Incumbent will work to promote multidisciplinary collaboration and effective communication. Qualified applicants should have a demonstrated capacity to foster an environment in which excellence in patient care teaching research and scholarship can flourish as well as the ability to develop and lead a collaborative program that interfaces with other departments and interdisciplinary centers and programs. The Division Chief must be a compelling innovative leader and talented surgeon whose passion for the educational clinical and research missions energizes the faculty staff and learners focusing their efforts on a strategic vision of excellence across all mission areas. They exhibit leadership skills that will foster collaboration planning communication and benchmarking of results in his/her approach to problem solving and program building. Mentoring of early career faculty recruitment and career development of new faculty members are very important components of the position. They must also be a competent and prudent steward of the Division guiding it through what will almost certainly be uncharted territories of change in the healthcare and social environment. The Division Chief will be a model of adaptability and possess skills for conflict resolution and management of adversity. Importantly the Division Chief must be viewed by all stakeholders as a strong advocate for balancing the academic educational and clinical missions of the Division Department and Institution. The Division Chief will promote a culture of institutional stewardship and transparency including commitment to improved business operations efficient and effective use of resources and a willingness to re-align resources with evolving strategies. The Division Chief will emphasize building leading growing and connecting the clinical and research enterprises of the Division ultimately fostering an environment that promotes academic productivity prominence and diversity; growing clinical volumes improving outcomes and bringing national distinction to LSU . They will recognize the value of contributions from and the needs of faculty members across the Division and will recognize the importance of creating an environment where diverse points of view are solicited and encouraged. The Department of Surgery is deeply committed to ensuring that the Trauma / Critical Care Surgery Division is recognized among the best in the nation and has set the table for its next Chief to successfully lead the Division in that direction. Competitive compensation benefits and startup resources are available. Appointment will be at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor with rank and track dependent on the candidates qualifications. We are especially interested in identifying talented surgeons who can assume this key leadership position at LSUHSC . LSU Health Sciences Center is located in beautiful New Orleans Louisiana. It is the home of 6 schools and 13 Centers of addition to working with individuals who love their jobs and their specialty consider the pluses of living in New Orleans a city highlighting the 5 senses. New Orleans offers an array of world-class restaurants sounds of jazz and the blues all year round fragrances of fresh jasmine magnolias and oleanders a wide range of historic architectural styles and neighborhoods and countless festivals including Mardi Gras where parade-goers collect prized float throws such as hand-crafted purses shoes and painted coconuts.
Required Experience:
Chief
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