Chairperson-Otolaryngology

The Chair of Otolaryngology will be viewed by all stakeholders as a strong advocate for balancing the clinical and academic missions of the Department and be a willing collaborator with colleagues outside of the Department and institution. The Chair will promote a culture of institutional transparency, collaboration, accountability and stewardship, including a commitment to improved clinical operations, efficient and effective use of space, and a willingness to realign resources with evolving institutional strategies.

This is an opportunity for an innovative physician with a desire to lead a Department in an organization with a prestigious clinical, educational, and research enterprise and to serve as an integral leader of a major medical center during a period of transformative change across the healthcare industry. The new leader will be part of a mission-driven system that educates health professionals and scientists and provides leading-edge patient care, community service and research with global impact.

Above all, the new Chair of Otolaryngology will help Metro Health adapt and thrive in the evolving healthcare industry and will inspire the organization to deliver on its vision of being the most admired public health system in the nation, renowned for innovation, outcomes, service and financial strength.

ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS AND MEDICAL EDUCATION

Teaching and research have always been an important part of the System's mission as exemplified by the rich history of medical research and education. Metro Health was ranked among the 50 top teaching hospitals in the US by Washington Monthly Magazine. Affiliated with Case Western Reserve University ("CWRU") School of Medicine since 1914, Metro Health is uniquely situated to train the next generation of innovative clinicians and scholars who want to improve health and health care across Northeast Ohio.

Metro Health provides clinical experiences for medical students, operates residency programs and provides additional training for clinical fellows. Over 380 CWRU third- and fourth-year medical students have training rotations at Metro Health each year. This number is supplemented by over 100 students annually from other US medical schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The new Chair will provide leadership for the Department of Otolaryngology and its clinical, teaching and research projects. In this context, the Chair reports to the Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive and Clinical Officer and is also accountable to the Executive Vice President, Chief Academic Officer.

The successful candidate will be charged with leading the Department of Otolaryngology with excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy. The Chair will be responsible for providing academic leadership for the faculty, residents, medical students and staff in the Department and for providing administrative support to ensure fulfillment of Metro Health's mission of serving patients regardless of their financial status, educating learners at all levels of medical education, and promoting innovative research.

The Chair will be expected to be actively engaged in scholarly and educational activities under the auspices of an appointment at CWRU.

The Chair of Otolaryngology will also be responsible for building upon the many key educational and investigative relationships between and among CWRU and regional affiliates. The Chair will champion and promote as well as sponsor faculty development while leveraging the existing strengths of an already strong Department.

The Chair will be called on to provide leadership, creativity, and vision - creating a highly collaborative environment that promotes best practices and generates opportunities for the continued growth of the Department faculty and ultimately the clinical enterprise  successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to think proactively and creatively to improve performance by identifying key strategic opportunities, including potential opportunities to foster development between clinical and academic departments, as well as promoting extramural affiliations, including with universities, community organizations and other regional health care institutions.

REQUIRED

Eligible for a license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio.

Board certification in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.

Progressive management experience in the discipline of Otolaryngology, preferably in a teaching institution, health center, and/or community hospital.

Knowledge of budget management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated clinical leadership.

Demonstrated contribution to the academic residency program or medical student curriculum.

Track record of supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.

Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional self-development.

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