Medical Leader - SHC Surgery Site Chief Part-time Job
1 year ago Doctor / Physician Calgary 21 viewsJob Details
Description:
DATES
January 1, 2023 December 31, 2027 (Five Years)
QUALIFICATIONS
This leadership position is open to surgeons currently working at the South Health Campus. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an interest in surgical leadership and will have a respected profile in the physician community. They will have effective communication skills and a track record of engaging their team members. They will have demonstrated success in areas of clinical practice and either education, research, quality improvement or leadership.
Overview and Reporting
The Surgery Site Chief plays an important role in supporting the mission of the Department of Surgery.
The Surgery Site Chief is responsible for daily operational issues and matters pertaining to the operating rooms at the designated site.
The Surgery Site Chief will report to the Zone Clinical Department Head of Surgery and will advise this leader and the Site leadership (Facility Medical Director and Senior Operating Officer or their designates) regarding surgical issues related to patient volume, patient acuity, patient safety, resources, or infrastructure.
Committees and Representation
Chair of the Sites Operating Room or Surgical Services committee.
Surgery representative of the Site on the Department of Surgery executive committee.
Surgery representative of the Site at the Department of Surgery annual retreat.
Surgery representative on Site ad hoc committees related to site physical planning, workforce planning, disaster planning, or other issues related to site resource utilization.
Duties and Responsibilities
They will work collaboratively with the Department of Surgery Site Section Leads, leaders from other Surgical Departments, site Anesthesia leaders, Operating Room and Post Anesthetic Care Unit Nursing leaders, leaders in related health disciplines, and site leadership.
They will be responsible for the implementation and follow-up of action items from the Sites Operating Room or Surgical Services committee.
They will collaborate with other Calgary zone leaders to develop, implement and evaluate new and innovative models of care that support more efficient utilization of O.R. resources, or improved service delivery, or improved patient satisfaction.
They will support activities of the site and zone quality assurance committees and any applicable safety initiatives.
They will support quality improvement initiatives and participate in site and Department of Surgery initiatives arising from NSQIP data.
They will support activities of research and education arising from the offices of the Department of Surgery.
They will work with site leadership and section leadership regarding recruitment and workforce plans. They will support the onboarding and orientation of new surgeons to their site.
They will work with site leadership and Department of Surgery section leadership to address concerns that arise regarding surgeon behavior.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
This leadership position is supported by a 0.5 administrative assistant in the Department of Surgery
FTE and STIPEND
Estimated FTE requirement between 0.2 0.25
$50,000 per annum
APPLICATION
Please send your letter of intent, curriculum vitae and names of three referees to Elaine Campbell at Elaine.campbell@ahs.ca
DEADLINE
October 7, 2022
INFORMATION
For questions regarding this leadership position, please contact Dr. Marcia Clark, Deputy Department Head or Dr. Frankie Fraulin, Deputy Department Head
Marcia.clark@ahs.ca
Frankie.fraulin@ahs.ca
Were passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Qualifications:
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC)
Active Surgeon at South Health Campus, Calgary Zone - AHS
The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Must read, write and speak English.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
- Position Classification: Part-time
- FTE: 0.2
- Department: Surgery
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: No
- Compensation: Estimated FTE requirement between 0.2 0.25$50,000 per annum
- Posting Date: Sep 19, 2022
- Closing Date: Oct 7, 2022
Company Description
General Practitioners and Family Physicians are licensed health care professionals and are educated in the general practice, with opportunities to focus their practice in specialized areas.
Specialist physicians are trained and certified to provide patient care within a specific discipline. They also act as consultants to other physicians; perform surgery and supervise surgical procedures; and may conduct research on the nature, cause and development of diseases.