Chief of Surgery Opportunity I City of Hope Phoenix

City of Hope Phoenix has launched a national search for Chief of Surgery who will provide leadership to our department of surgery in clinical, research, and education areas. The next Chief of Surgery will be a highly regarded physician with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to leverage and grow our existing, nationally recognized surgical program. The Chief must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex, matrixed organization.  

Primary Responsibilities 

The department of surgery at City of Hope Phoenix is dedicated to the surgical care of cancer patients. The department includes 10 providers across a variety of surgical services, including breast, gastrointestinal, gynecology, thoracic, urology and general surgery. The Chief position reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Phoenix Alan Bryce, M.D.

The ideal candidate will be a respected surgeon with a distinguished national reputation. Candidates will be considered regardless of surgical specialization. The Chief should exhibit a commitment to the advancement of patient care, quality, financial, budgetary, compliance, and regulatory efficiencies, and provide leadership and vision for the Department’s clinical services in an integrated academic medical center environment. Mentoring junior faculty is an essential part of this position. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. 

• The leader must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, a strong commitment to training and the career development of faculty as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative ability.
• Full-time hours working within an established team of medical, surgical, and radiation cancer specialists and other health care professionals
• 90% Clinical and 10% Administrative 
  • Primary clinical responsibility shared with the Surgical faculty in Goodyear
• Successful candidates should have an excellent academic track record in education and research and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as managerial or administrative experience. Successful candidates must possess excellent surgical skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical, translational, and/or social science research
  • Participate in leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment.
• Provide leadership, support and development of both department faculty members and surgical oncology fellows by actively participating in teaching, training and mentoring
• Competitive salary plus potential for incentive compensation, and benefits including a retirement package. The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience. 

Education, Licensure, Experience & Certifications

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution and boarded in respective specialty. 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center.   
• Required: Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery 
• Possess or eligible for unrestricted medical license in the State of Arizona 

Phoenix, AZ: 

• As the 5th largest city in the United States, Phoenix offers an extremely diverse culture, safe neighborhoods, endless dining options, community events, and some of the most attractive weekend getaways in the country! 
• 300 + days of sunshine per year.  
• For golf enthusiasts, Phoenix is known as the golf capital of the nation, and locals enjoy the amenity year-round. From pristine private clubs to the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, these experiences are those that people dream of. 
• Outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, kayaking, and golfing.  
• Enjoy the local professional sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA

City of Hope’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:?We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced. This commitment is integral to our mission to provide compassionate care and advance innovative cancer treatment. 

Learn more about our commitment to DEI here 

City of Hope's mission is to deliver cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center as its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research, and development, academics and training, and innovative initiatives. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope's affiliate family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute, and AccessHope™. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,  Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Located 20 minutes from the heart of Downtown Phoenix and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, City of Hope Phoenix is in one of the most rapidly growing regions in the nation. The City of Goodyear offers a diverse blend of amenities with abundant business, cultural, educational and entertainment resources. Today, the city’s population is more than 95,000 and boasts and 300+ days of sunshine. Goodyear offers an unparallel quality of life, excellent schools, and is the spring training home to MLB’s Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds and Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Ball, Dick's Sporting Goods, and UPS. To learn more about all the area and state has to offer, please visit City of Goodyear and the Arizona Office of Tourism.