Surgeon-in-Chief at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10
  best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years


• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding


• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) ,
  America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)


• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune


• Consistently certified as great place to work
  


• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
  


• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Care Delivery and Outcomes - Determine the services necessary to meet the needs of Cincinnati Children's patients and ensure that services and consultation are regularly and conveniently available to meet these needs. Propose, research and manage the development, implementation and assessment of long- and short-term goals and objectives. Build/maintain world class divisional and interdisciplinary programs. Oversee the quality of professional services provided by individuals with clinical privileges. Participate in the self-governance of the medical staff's activities and governing body. Build research programs in each surgical division in collaboration with Research Foundation leadership. Monitor patients' outcomes and the costs of services in order to evaluate, modify, continue or discontinue procedures used in the collection and analysis of data which determines and monitors care, treatment, rehabilitation provided, the actions and interventions taken and outcome of care provided to Cincinnati Children's patients.
  
  


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  Care Integration - Integrate the Surgical Services divisions' services into Cincinnati Children's primary functions; coordinate and integrate interdepartmental and intradepartmental services. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information while providing the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information. Manage surgical practice plan. Serve on the Medical Executive Committee.
  
  


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  Staffing and Employee Development - Recommend a sufficient number of qualified and competent faculty members to provide care. Direct the control and distribution of present and future FTE's. Manage the selection, development, motivation, appraisal and discipline of faculty members. Ensure that job requirements and goals for each position are clear to employees. Ensure that orientation and in-service training and continuing education are provided to division personnel. Determine, ensure and document that personnel have adequate, specific training and orientation and regularly demonstrate satisfactory levels of competence. Determine and monitor implementation of continuing education goals of the department. Provide and coordinate education for personnel, patients or families through structured presentations and unstructured interactions. Promote professional input to in-service training programs, both for technical and non-technical staff. Act as chief education officer for Surgical training programs. Determine and document the qualifications and competence of department personnel. Assess, develop, implement and maintain appropriate departmental policies, procedures, job descriptions and philosophy as consistent with Cincinnati Children's policies and values. Develop and inform medical staff of new procedures and applications.
  
  


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  Quality - Continuously assess and improve the performance of care and services provided. Direct quality assessment and improvement functions; design and implement programs which evaluate the efficacy of treatment. Maintain quality control programs; ensure that quality control checks are conducted, and records are maintained on each procedure. Define and review performance criteria for quality control, proficiency testing and reporting of test results. Assure that corrective action is taken and documented on all unaccepted control and proficiency testing results.
  
  
  


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  Policies and Procedures - Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services: provide current written policies addressing surgical procedures, patient and family rights, and billing/charges. Assess, develop, implement and maintain appropriate departmental policies, procedures, job descriptions and philosophy as consistent with Cincinnati Children's policies and values. Monitor methods to assure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies. Manage attendance at required Cincinnati Children's training sessions, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens and OSHA. Enforce compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.
  
  


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  Space and Resources - Recommend space and other resources needed by the department. Prepare, coordinate, evaluate and manage annual fiscal operating and capital equipment budgets for the Surgical Services division. Conduct fiscal analysis and monitor fiscal utilization of scope of services.
  
  


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  Financial Systems - Review data and systems which capture charges in order to maximize reimbursement for services rendered; monitor compendium for accuracy and appropriateness of charges. Research and develop opportunities for revenue development; obtain funding from outside sources. Conduct financial and quantitative analysis and monitor existing or proposed programs and services. Participate in the selection of resources for necessary services not provided by Cincinnati Children's. Approve and recommend business plans.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) required or equivalent
  
  


• 10+ years of management and medical practice experience within a complex, tertiary care medical center
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
  
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



Primary Location

Location T



Schedule

Full time



Shift

Day (United States of America)



Department

Surgical Services



Employee Status

Regular



FTE

1



Weekly Hours

40


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Apply Now