What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery position at SAGES?
Description
The chief of the Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the division within the Department of Surgery. The chief will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations and oversight of academic, research and clinical programs of the division. The chief will have financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding and other financial matters for the division in accordance with applicable University policies and practices.
This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Surgery within the College of Medicine – Phoenix for all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chief will have a matrix reporting relationship to the chief executive officer of the Banner – University Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of B-UMC (Phoenix) for all clinical activities conducted at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and / or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of a career track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Faculty affairs.
- Educational and training programs.
- Research programs.
- Patient care programs.
- Clinical service.
- Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff (including advanced practice providers, psychologists and registered dietitians).
- Surgical director of the Institute for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Banner Health
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