Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers devoted to children. Driven by a culture of innovation, the hospital’s principles of research and discovery are embedded in every aspect of care. The best and brightest come to work at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles because they are deeply dedicated to providing life-changing, lifesaving care for a truly diverse population of children—including many from underserved communities—all in a culturally sensitive and family-friendly environment.

CHLA specialists deliver a level of care that is consistently recognized among the best in the world. U.S. News & World Report ranks CHLA among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country every year, including #1 in California and #1 in the Pacific U.S. region. CHLA is also one of the very few hospitals to have been continuously designated a Magnet hospital since 2008.

Position Overview

The Division Chief provides administrative and clinical leadership for the division in alignment with the enterprise mission, vision, values, and goals. The Division Chief collaborates with many stakeholders including: division physicians, researchers, and clinicians; the Department Chair; physician leadership including other department chairs and division chiefs, the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief of Medical Staff, etc.; the division administrator; hospital executives, administrators, functions, and departments; hospital and medical group staff; leadership and administrators of the Saban Research Institute; the designated institutional official and teaching administration; administrators at USC and the Keck School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• An MD, MD/PhD degree (or equivalent).
• Board certification in Pediatric Surgery.
• Academic qualifications for appointment at the Associate or Professor level at Keck School of Medicine of USC
• Eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.
• Leadership skills and vision for  enhancing  the  clinical and  academic components  of  a multi-disciplinary division.

The base salary for this role is currently anticipated to range from $650,000 - $800,000, commensurate with experience and credentials. CHLA offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive insurance and generous retirement plan.

For more information, please contact Abby Walsh at abby@grantcooper.com.