Division Chair of Rheumatology

Mission

Mayo Clinic is searching for an innovative leader to help create a world class Division of Rheumatology at its Destination Medical Center (DMC) in Rochester, Minnesota. Mayo Clinic Rochester is our largest practice site with a historical educational environment with Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on site, as well as active residency and fellowship programs. As part of the Mayo Clinic Healthcare System with a single medical record system and close ties with the other two Mayo sites, this provides streamlined patient care and excellent opportunities for academic activity. The Division Chair of Rheumatology will be expected to utilize Mayo resources to advance patient care, lead the Division’s research efforts and help guide in educating and developing future Rheumatology physicians. She/he will be responsible for achieving exceptional patient outcomes, as well as actively recruiting and retaining top talent to advance Mayo’s mission. 

 

Outcomes Expected

• Prioritize business strategies to position the division for the future
• Drive innovation across Practice, Education, and Research 
• Foster collaboration across the organization to provide the best patient outcomes
• Effective management that will align to Mayo Clinic’s 2030 strategy of identifying new cures for patients, connections through a digital strategy and transformational business models 
• Recruit top tier staff  to sustain Mayo Clinic’s vision of being the most trusted partner in healthcare
• Partner with the Center of Individualized Medicine in order to develop cutting-edge treatments for our patients
• Partner with the Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery in order to use data-driven science to improve the quality, safety and value of health care and create better patient experiences.

Inquiries can be sent to the attention of Vesna Garovic, M.D., Ph.D., Search Committee Chair to:    Andres.ashley@mayo.edu. *Please include CV and letter of interest

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Board certified in Rheumatology 
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor 
• Evidence of continued academic and scholarly activity in laboratory (ie, immunology, airway disease, etc) or clinical research
• Proven successful leader 
• Strong understanding of the clinical practice 
• Drive on-going practice innovation
• Adept at mentoring junior staff
• Ability to build relationships and networks globally
• Recognized as an expert in their field
• This is a leadership position which requires the ability to effectively develop others, recruit and retain talent and have an understanding/appreciation for creating and supporting diverse teams.
• Organizational Requirements
• Individual will be based in Rochester

 

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.