Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals: Chair, Department of Surgery and Endeavor Health Medical Group Physician Executive for Surgical Services

Position Title: Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals: Chair, Department of Surgery and Endeavor Health Medical Group Physician Executive for Surgical Services

Position Description: Endeavor Health is pleased to announce a national search for their next NorthShore Hospitals Chair, Department of Surgery and Endeavor Health Medical Group Physician Executive for Surgical Services.

Endeavor Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated community and teaching health system committed to delivering convenient access to pioneering, world-class care combined with a seamless, personal experience – every patient, every time. The system includes 9 hospitals, over 300 sites of care throughout Chicagoland, 5 clinical institutes, the Endeavor Health Research Institute with over 550 active clinical trials and over 700 clinical research studies, 7,100+ employed providers, 27,000+ employees, and has total net revenues of over $5B.

Endeavor Health is combining the duties of two significant physician leadership roles in pursuit of excellence - the Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals Chair, Surgery, and the Endeavor Health Medical Group (EHMG) Physician Executive for Surgical Services. The Chair, Department of Surgery is responsible for oversight of clinical quality, provider performance, the effective administration and growth of the NorthShore Hospitals (NorthShore) Surgery department. The Chair will be someone with great passion and enthusiasm for delivering the highest quality of care and will work tirelessly to advance the Department of Surgery, as well as NorthShore Hospitals as a whole, to the next level of excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in an academic environment and significant experience leading clinical operations, program development, and recruitment of diverse providers to achieve superior clinical outcomes and strategic growth priorities. While developing strong trusting relationships within the department and the broader Endeavor Health Medical Group will be critically important, it is also essential that the Chair build strong relationships with NorthShore’s independent affiliated physicians, supporting the advancement of the Endeavor Health Clinically Integrated Network and collaborative relationships among primary and specialty care physicians. The Chair will recruit and retain world class clinicians and will help develop/mentor future physician leaders.

The Endeavor Health Medical Group Physician Executive for Surgery is critical for maximizing the impact of the service line for the Endeavor Health Medical Group. This leader partners with their administrative dyad partner to build a consistent, optimized, and differentiated employed practice across all of the Endeavor Health service areas. This position will lead provider recruitment for the EHMG and clinical program development to improve outcomes, increase access, and improve patient/team member experience while improving on overall provider engagement. The EHMG Physician Executive, Surgery is the key physician leader who develops the clinical vision for the EHMG in the area of surgery, including what services will be offered, where they can be performed most effectively and by what providers, and sets expectations for superior clinical outcomes, as well as patient loyalty and team member engagement. The EHMG Physician Executive will be a leader with enthusiasm for delivery of the highest quality of care and will work tirelessly to advance a consistent, optimized, and differentiated clinical service line in the Endeavor Health Medical Group.

Qualified candidates will hold an MD, MD/PhD or equivalent, plus an MBA or similar degree is preferred, be board certified in their area of expertise, and be eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.

Korn Ferry is assisting Endeavor Health with this important search. Applicants should provide a detailed curriculum vitae and a Letter of Interest that highlights their relevant leadership experience and qualifications for the role. Applications, inquiries, and nominations should also be submitted electronically in confidence, to c/o: caroline.thompson@kornferry.com