Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery
About the Company
Excelling private research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1824
Employees
10,001+
Categories
Specialties
About the Role
The Company is seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader to serve as the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding the department's legacy of innovation and excellence in education and clinical care, shaping a unified and integrated model of care across the institution's hospitals, and implementing a growth vision for the neurosciences. This role requires a nationally recognized neurosurgeon with a strong track record in research, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on elevating the department's research enterprise and clinical innovation. The Chair will also be tasked with fostering inclusive communities, ensuring health equity, and standardizing clinical care to enhance patient safety and quality.
Applicants for the Chair position at the company should be clinically active physician leaders with a national reputation in neurosurgery, supported by a robust record of scholarly contributions and external research funding. The ideal candidate will have a proven administrative leadership background, including experience in fiscal management and a commitment to equitable practices. A medical degree (MD, DO, or MD / PhD), current board certification in neurosurgery, and eligibility for medical practice in Pennsylvania are required. The role demands a leader who can strategically enhance patient access, optimize clinical care, and support the growth and well-being of faculty, clinicians, and trainees. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
Hiring Manager Title
Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Neurological Surgery • Philadelphia, PA, United States