Job Description

Department Chair of Orthopedic Surgery

District Medical Group – Creighton University School of Medicine Affiliation

Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan Area

District Medical Group (DMG)—the Phoenix area’s only public academic health system—invites an innovative mission-driven physician leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery . The Chair will lead and expand the department and help establish a new residency program, with responsibility for maintaining excellence in clinical care, education, and community outreach.

As a clinical partner with the Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix Regional Campus, the candidate may also serve as the Academic Co-Chair for the Department , guiding the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• This position offers the Chair an opportunity to serve in an academic environment that emphasizes an integrated medical group model, with funding to expand the department.
• Opportunity to Lead the Residency Program and Academic Expansion: The Orthopedic Residency, expected to start in summer 2027—will drive the need for academic leadership and broader clinical capacity. A rare opportunity to launch a new residency program and guide its development, sponsored by the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance.
• Faculty Development: The Department of Orthopedics is currently staffed with seven fellowship-trained physicians covering trauma, sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, and foot and ankle, supported by five physician assistants. Development of the residency will support the need for departmental growth.
• Join the largest independent medical group with integrated services including physical therapy and anesthesia.
• DMG medical specialists—named as Phoenix’s “Best Doctors” year after year—practice in a 270-bed hospital that includes a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, Level lll NICU, Arizona’s only nationally certified burn center (the Arizona Burn Center), a full complement of pediatric services, and 11 corresponding Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) outpatient clinics that provide care for more than 450,000 patients annually.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• MD, DO degree and Active Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Minimum (5) years of documented administrative experience in a director or similar physician leadership role.
• Possessing specialty expertise in Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Practice and demonstrating clinical competence as a practicing physician is required.
• Licensed or eligible to practice medicine in the state of Arizona is required upon hire

Skills, Knowledge & Key Attributes

• The Chair of Orthopedic Surgery will be a confident, visionary leader with maturity, knowledge, and cultural sensitivity to inspire and to advance collaborative relationships with our community partners.
• Strong clinical and leadership skills with a willingness to use data in decision-making and change implementation.
• A true commitment and understanding of academics, community practice, and integrated care. A person who is mission-driven and can lead a team and advocate for resources proactively.
• Must be sensitive to local community health needs and should enjoy playing a visible role in the community in support of the mission and academic growth.
• Ability to attract, hire, develop, and retain strong providers.
• Background in UME, GME, and Academic Pursuits preferred.
• Key Attributes: Builder mindset. Strong communicator (written & verbal), Integrity, Competence, Compassion, Team-oriented/Collaborative, Problem-solver.

LIFE IN PHOENIX

• Recipient of The All-America City Award.
• Phoenix, the healthcare and economic hub for the Mountain West region, ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
• Year-round favorable weather, with over 320 sunny days a year.
• The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater, and exceptional musical entertainment.
• Home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes.
• Cost of living advantage with more affordable housing options and taxes.
• Professional growth and networking as there are strong connections between major hospital systems, medical school, and research institutions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) should be submitted electronically in confidence to District Medical Group’s executive search partner, Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH: [email protected] and/or [email protected] or call (972) 265-5259.

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