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Chief of Staff - OrthopedicsShriners Children's • Spokane, WA, US
Chief of Staff - Orthopedics

Chief of Staff - Orthopedics

Shriners Children's • Spokane, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Shriners Children’s Spokane is seeking an experienced, mission-driven physician leader to serve as Chief of Staff, guiding our dedicated medical teams while advancing clinical excellence and operational performance.

This role ensures strategic alignment between departmental operations and organizational objectives, oversees clinical governance functions, facilitates interdisciplinary coordination, and promotes the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic, craniofacial and burn care. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, the Chief of Staff provides executive support to the physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, manages departmental initiatives, and oversees clinical quality, compliance, academic affairs, and operational efficiency.

Successful candidates will be a board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with progressive leadership experience in clinical operations, administration, or physician leadership roles. Candidates can expect to receive an annual salary between $756,288-$1,067,700 commensurate with experience, training and departmental equity.

Shriners Children’s offers a competitive benefits package, including :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
  • Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
  • Relocation assistance
  • School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Basic Life / AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
  • Voluntary Benefits : Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness / Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Responsibilities

Administrative, Operational and Organizational Duties

  • Act as the primary administrative liaison between the Orthopedics department and the hospital’s executive leadership team, ensuring effective communication and alignment on organizational objectives.
  • Ensure that the Medical Staff is appropriately represented in meetings of the Board of Governors and assure Medical Staff involvement in Joint Conference committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Medical Staff meetings, and other hospital and committee board meetings
  • Ensure the Board of Governors is adequately informed of medical staff issues and activities
  • Collaborate with local medical staff and other Chiefs of Staff to develop Medical Staff Bylaws and suggest appropriate changes and revisions for approval by the Join Boards
  • Support and implement, as appropriate, hospital regulations and policies as established by the Joint Boards and local Board of Governors
  • Build, support, and grow relationships with sponsoring Shrine Temples and the medical staff
  • Work to develop and maintain relationships within the wider medical community (local, regional, national, and international)
  • Manage physician workforce activities, including recruitment, credentialing, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
  • Work with hospital administration and Headquarters to develop and manage departmental budget, contracts, and operational expenditures, ensuring the effective use of resources.
  • Oversee daily operations of the orthopedics department, including clinical scheduling, patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Represent the orthopedics department on hospital committees and task forces, advocating on behalf of departmental interests and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives
  • Ensure processes are in place to achieve timely and accurate completion of medical records in a manner that supports efficient, quality clinical care, research, and compliance with meaningful use

    • Clinical, Educational, and Research Duties

  • Support the orthopedics department in developing and implementing strategic plans for the Department, including growth initiatives, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes tracking.
  • Lead and monitor quality improvement initiatives within the department, focusing on enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, nurses, therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure optimal, coordinated patient care.
  • Oversee the implementation and adherence to clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring evidence-based practices are incorporated into patient care.
  • Promote research within the orthopedics department, supporting faculty and staff in their academic and scholarly pursuits.
  • Supervise and support ongoing education and training programs for staff, including resident and fellow education, continuing medical education (CME), and interdisciplinary team development.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital-specific policies, including HIPAA, patient safety, and ethical standards.
  • Address patient or family concerns regarding treatment and care, facilitating resolution through appropriate channels

    • Personal Surgical Activities

  • Demonstrate quality and competency in the performance of surgical specialty
  • Modulate personal surgical activity in order to provide adequate leadership for the hospital’s overall goals

    • Qualifications

    Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Additional fellowship training in spine, sports medicine or upper extremity preferred, but not required.

    • Experience

  • Minimum of 8–10 years of clinical practice in orthopedic surgery or spine surgery, preferably with experience in a pediatric setting.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in clinical operations, administration, or physician leadership roles.
  • Experience in academic medicine, research administration, and / or graduate medical education preferred.

    • Certification and Licensures

  • Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), with subspecialty training in Pediatric Orthopedics.
  • Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
  • Must possess eligibility for active DEA
  • Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

    • Additional Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical quality improvement, and physician workforce management.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to manage complex relationships and competing priorities.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive clinical and operational excellence.
  • Understanding of hospital accreditation standards, healthcare regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
  • Commitment to the mission of pediatric healthcare, patient advocacy, and service excellence.
  • High level of discretion, professionalism, and ethical integrity.
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