Opportunity Details

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinician

Commensurate w/Experience

Faculty (Full-Time), Division Chief of Musculoskeletal Oncology WUSM, Orthopaedic Surgery

The Washington University Division Chief of Muscoloskeletal Oncology in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will be responsible for leadership, strategy, and day-to-day oversight of the Division, ensuring alignment with the goals and objectives of the Department, Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

THE DIVISION CHIEF WILL:
•      Develop and oversee the strategic plan for the growth of the MSK oncology orthopaedic service line locally, regionally, and nationally.
•      Ensure high quality, patient-centered care. The Chief will work to maximize effective care delivery models and staffing to optimize efficiency and patient volume with high patient satisfaction.

• Maintain an environment that prioritizes education for medical students, residents and fellows, and oversee the educational program, including:
- Resident conference schedule participation
- Specialty conferences

•      Develop a culture of collaboration to ensure all faculty are academically productive, contributing to the academic mission, and developing a national profile in orthopaedic surgery.

•      The Division supports investigators with an interest in furthering our understanding of diseases and conditions, including primary and secondary MSK oncology and adult reconstructive surgery.
•      Prioritize diversity and inclusion amongst faculty and staff and ensure equitable clinical care for all patients.
•      Meet with and mentor all members of the Division with the objective of helping faculty members develop and meet personal goals in alignment with the Department goals.
•      Engage each member of the Division for participation in group responsibilities, including assigning responsibilities for call and committee service at the hospitals.
•      Develop a strong working relationship with hospital partners.
•      Work with Department and hospital leaders on special activities that further the Division and Department goals, such rankings. We’re proud to rank #10 in the nation for pediatric orthopedics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and are #1 in Missouri for both adult and Pedicatric orthopedics.

DIVISION CHIEF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Department:
•  Monthly attendance at the Division Chief meeting
•  Participation in quality and safety initiatives
•  Division and Department strategic planning

•  Year-end clinical and financial review meetings with division providers

Barnes-Jewish Hospital:
• Represent the Department and MSK oncology service on hospital medical committees
• Represent the Department and meet with hospital leadership to advance our mission

All applicants must be board certified or board eligible, and must be eligible to obtain a permanent Missouri medical license.

A dedication to excellence in patient care and teaching, and an interest in clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics research.

Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Regis O'Keefe, MD, PhD

Fred C. Reynold Professsor and Chair

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

rokeefe@wustl.edu

 

Charles Goldfarb, MD

Professor, Executive Vice Chair

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

goldfarbc@wustl.edu


Charles Goldfarb, MD

goldfarbc@wustl.edu

314-747-4705

10/20/2022

11/7/2022

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