Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center (MMC). Morristown Medical Center has been named a top 50 Hospital in Orthopedics by US News and World Report consecutively for the past 10 years, along with several other surgical disciplines.

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This critical role drives patient care, safety, quality clinical outcomes, and academic excellence while also ensuring optimal operational and financial performance. Responsibilities include upholding high standards of clinical management, participating in committees to enhance services, and collaborating with other clinical leaders across the health system to share best practices.

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The Chair will dedicate 40% of their time to clinical practice, while ensuring alignment with departmental goals and serving as a key liaison between the medical staff and administration. Effective oversight and leadership of the orthopedic residency program will be critical.

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If you are a visionary leader with a commitment to excellence in orthopedic care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please see link below for more information.

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Requirements:

• Experience leading within an academic hospital setting, including oversight of residency and/or fellowship training programs is required
• Track record of progressive leadership roles – Vice Chair of Department; current Chair is ideal
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization
• Collaborative leader and communicator with commitment to clinical excellence and innovation
• MBA or MPH is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an attending physician
• Comfortable leading both employed and voluntary staff
• Board Certified in Orthopedics and eligible for licensure in New Jersey

Morristown Medical Center has 735 licensed beds. The Department of Orthopedics has over 125 attendings across 9 subspecialties. Atlantic Medical Group is comprised of 1,000+ physicians and advanced practice providers and represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey.

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