Gastroenterology- Section Chief

Summary of Position

The Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) seeks a dynamic, mission-driven leader for its gastroenterology section.

 

The ideal candidate is a leader in the field of Gastroenterology and is a person of high character and credibility.  The new Chief must have an exceptional work ethic, be resilient, and possess the enthusiasm to lead a growing section in one of the nation’s largest and most complex and competitive healthcare markets in the country. 

 

The Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology has a key leadership role within the Department of Medicine, LKSOM. The Chief is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the gastroenterology section through strong clinical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, effective operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.   The successful candidate must also possess a collaborative mindset and operational expertise to integrate system-wide programs in clinical care, medical education, and scientific exploration.

 

The ideal candidate will boast a track record of academic excellence, a deep commitment to patient care, proficiency in teaching, and scholarly productivity. Furthermore, the Chief will exhibit exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills alongside a robust foundation in operational leadership experience, focusing on care for underserved patient populations. The Chief will provide leadership and expertise in gastroenterology to ensure the highest standards of patient care. The successful candidate will collaborate within the Temple Health System and with community organizations, healthcare providers, and allied stakeholders to promote digestive health awareness and education and foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and development within the gastroenterology section.

 

The Chief is tasked with driving the achievement of quality and educational objectives, actively participating in faculty development, and mentoring medical students and post-graduate trainees. The successful candidate will monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes.

 

The Gastroenterology Section at Temple University Hospital is one of the nation’s most comprehensive centers for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders, covering the full breadth of gastrointestinal diseases and liver disorders. Our large and varied clinical practice takes advantage of the peerless state-of-the-art facilities of our Temple Digestive Disease Center equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to manage the spectrum of GI diseases. We have a track record of national leadership in motility and therapeutic endoscopy that boast robust research and clinical footprints. In addition to our exceptional clinical programs, we have a deep dedication to the educational mission of training the next generation of leaders in the field.  We offer a three-year categorical fellowship, an advanced endoscopy fellowship, and a motility fellowship that reflects the clinical activities of our faculty.

 

To learn more about the Section of Gastroenterology, click HERE.

 

Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments, 8 Basic Science Departments, 13 Research Centers (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research), and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.

 

Reporting Structure/Key Relationships

The Section Chief of Gastroenterology is accountable directly to:

 

Chair, Medicine, LKSOM

 

System Chief, Gastroenterology, TUHS

 

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the Section of Gastroenterology in the tripartite mission of cutting-edge clinical care, education, and research.
• Ensure a world-class educational experience and mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows in gastroenterology.
• Work with the Chair of the DOM and System Chief of Gastroenterology to develop faculty-led research efforts.
• Recruit physicians to the Section of Gastroenterology, which embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and focuses on underrepresented groups in medicine.
• Work with the Department Chair, System Chief, and Administrator on the Section's strategic and budgetary plans.
• Promote a strong culture of institutional responsibility, including a commitment to excellent, efficient, and effective business operations and the use of space.
• Encourage and support