Academic Chief of General & Minimally Invasive Surgery in Southern California

The Department of Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and visionary leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of General & Minimally Invasive Surgery.

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The Chief of General & Minimally Invasive Surgery will be responsible for overseeing and advancing the general and minimally invasive surgery programs within the department and affiliated sites. This position is a critical leadership role that will involve guiding and coordinating the division's strategic, clinical, educational, and research activities, in concert with the Loma Linda University Health Digestive Disease Center. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in General & Minimally Invasive Surgery, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for advancing patient care, education, and research in the field of general and minimally invasive surgery.

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Procedures performed in this division include laparoscopic and robotic complex abdominal wall hernia, foregut, bariatric, and general surgery, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. The division hosts a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, is an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), and has been awarded a Blue Distinction Center for its high-quality bariatric surgery program. Practice sites include a tertiary/quaternary academic medical center at Loma Linda University Medical Center, the Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta campus, satellite community programs, and the largest surgical specialty Federally Qualified Health Center clinic in the nation. Across all settings, our surgeons have access to nine robotic platforms. Candidates must have appropriate board certification and licensure. Women and underrepresented surgeons are encouraged to apply.

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The Division Chief will work in alignment with the Department’s Commitment to Surgery to enable surgical faculty and trainees to reach their highest professional and academic potential while serving the Loma Linda University mission to make people whole. Our vision is to create global surgical leaders in whole person care, education, and research. Faculty with interests in global surgery are encouraged to join the Loma Linda University Health Center for Global Surgery to pursue equitable access to safe surgical care around the world.

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Benefits & Compensation

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $330,000 - $347,000. This amount does not include our generous benefits package, variable compensation, or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

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This opportunity is not eligible for a J1 Waiver.

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We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

About Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million.

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. We are expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, and Wholeness.