Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Employer

Saint Louis University

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Discipline

Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Type

Head of Department

Employment - Hours

Full time

Duration

Permanent

Qualification

MD/DO or equivalent

Sector

Academia

Position Summary

Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health’s SLUCare Academic Division invites applications or nominations for the position of Chair for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The Chair reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine for the Department’s academic mission of education and research and to the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs for its patient-care mission, and is responsible for leadership and management of the education and research missions of the University, School of Medicine, and the Department. The Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the Department functions, including education, research, and clinical services.

With a robust team of 25 core faculty and 15 advanced practice providers (APPs), 25 residents and 2 fellows (Trauma and Research), the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services at SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine, SSM Health SLU Hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital. Additionally, there are three outpatient clinics that serve the surrounding St. Louis metropolitan area. Services include General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction, Hip and Joint Replacement, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology and Physiatry, and Trauma.  The department sees primary injuries as well as tertiary and quaternary referrals for a large geographic area.

Qualifications

Saint Louis University seeks a candidate with a commitment to academic excellence, the highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards, and an established reputation for compassion, inclusion, fairness, and objectivity. The successful candidate will be an effective leader and respected clinician with demonstrated ability to inspire, manage, mentor, and develop a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The successful candidate will be drawn to the University's Jesuit mission and values, including its commitment to social justice.

The chair will build upon the strategic opportunities created by the integration of SLUCare and SSM and will want to scale the value proposition of SLUCare’s academic mission across SSM’s regional integrated health system.
 

Application Submissions

The search committee is committed to respecting and maintaining confidentiality. Application materials must include: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) cover letter (1 page); (3) vision statement highlighting specific strengths related to this position and addressing research, teaching, and leadership, including previous administrative experience and accomplishments, research interests and plans, teaching interests and experience with personnel management (limit 3 pages); (4) statement describing previous and potential contributions to excellence through fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as a leader (1 page); and (5) the names of at least three references (not to be contacted without the permission of the applicant).

The responsibilities and expectations for the Chair are outlined in the position description which may be found as part of the application for submission through Workday at:

https://slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/SLU-Saint-Louis-MO/Department-Chair-of-Orthopaedic-Surgery_2024-08574

All application materials must be submitted through the electronic applicant tracking system to be eligible for consideration.

A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

For additional information or to nominate qualified candidates please email the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew White (andrew.white@ssmhealth.com).

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by Friday, October 25, 2024.