Chief of Surgery Job Description
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Requirements and Responsibilities For Chief of Surgery
Directs the staff and programs of the surgical department. Works closely with hospital staff, department directors, and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. Require extensive clinical experience. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
 
Also referred to as: Chairman Department of Surgery, Physician- Chief of Surgery
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Level of Education:  Chief of Surgery Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%
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