Chair of Department of Surgery

Chair of Department of Surgery Your future role at a glance

Location:

Baltimore, MDFacility Name:

Ascension Saint Agnes HospitalSchedule:

Full-TimeBase salary: $407,359 - $612,013 per yearProductivity incentives: RVUSign-on bonus and relocation assistanceCME allowance + dedicated CME daysMalpractice coverage with tailThis job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at

Ascension:

W purpose meets opportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment w your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location.

Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this roleThis is a great opportunity for a dynamic surgeon-leader to guide an established, high-volume Department of Surgery. Operating in a closely balanced clinical and administrative leadership role, you will drive surgical innovation and mentorship, fully backed by the extensive resources of Ascension Saint Agnes.

• Cultivate an inclusive, highly collaborative relationship with OR Nursing, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine to resolve scheduling, staffing, and equipment challenges while maximizing surgical facility utilization.
• Provide overall administrative direction for the Department of Surgery, managing capital and operational budgets, executing strategic growth plans, and aligning departmental performance with hospital leadership goals.
• Lead comprehensive clinical quality initiatives—focusing on surgical infection prevention, safety protocols, and clinical pathways—while establishing a standardized, health-system-wide approach for introducing cutting-edge surgical technologies.
• Oversee all clinical and educational activities, partnering with the Residency Program Director to maintain full ACGME accreditation while actively mentoring, evaluating, and developing surgical faculty and residents.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Colon and Rectal fellowship highly preferred; candidates with other subspecialty training or a strong general surgery background are welcome to applyAbout the Facility
• 251 -bed teaching hospital
• Trauma designation: Level III
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health systemWhy Physicians Choose Ascension
• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in serviceWhat minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

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