Service Line Chief - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Opening Cooperstown, NYFull Time Orthopedic Surgery LeadershipPosition Highlights:Serve as Service Line Chief for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine0.7 FTE clinical and 0.3 FTE administrative leadershipMaintain an active Orthopedic Surgery practice, with Total Joint expertise preferredProvide strategic and clinical leadership for Orthopedics and Podiatry across the health systemLead service line growth, expansion, and program developmentExpand joint replacement and comprehensive musculoskeletal servicesOversee staffing, clinical workflows, and operational performanceDrive quality, safety, and patient experience initiativesLead physician recruitment, retention, and professional developmentManage financial performance and resource utilizationDevelop strategies to increase access, market share, and program visibilityOptimize facilities and provider coverage across multiple locationsAcademic environment with teaching and professional development opportunitiesDepartment:11 Orthopedic physicians, including 9 surgeons and 2 non-operative physicians2 Podiatric Surgeons and 2 Podiatrists13 Physician AssistantsComprehensive Orthopedic and Sports Medicine servicesSubspecialties include Total Joint, Spine, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Shoulder and Upper Extremity, and Foot and AnkleLeadership Responsibilities:Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Orthopedics service lineBuild strong relationships with physicians, leadership, and organizational stakeholdersEvaluate regional market dynamics and referral patternsIdentify opportunities for clinical and operational growthExpand subspecialty services, particularly joint replacementImprove quality, safety, operational efficiency, and patient experienceLead strategic physician recruitment and outreach initiativesEnsure integrated, patient-centered care delivery across the systemQualifications:MD, DO, or equivalentBoard Certified in Orthopedic SurgeryActive or eligible New York medical licenseFellowship training strongly preferredTotal Joint fellowship training preferredMinimum 7 years of postgraduate clinical experience in an academic or community-based Orthopedic programMinimum 5 years of leadership experience as a Medical Director, Section Head, Chief, Associate Chief, or similar roleDemonstrated success building or growing clinical programs and service linesStrong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsMBA, MPH, or MHA preferredCompensation & Benefits:Annual salary of $925,000-$1,100,000Additional performance-based compensation through Chief Incentive PlanSign-on bonus of $200,000Supportive transition bonus of $10,000Medical, dental, and vision insuranceGenerous paid time offCME and professional development opportunities403(b) and 457(b) retirement plansEmployer retirement contribution ranging from 4%-11% based on eligibility criteria Estimated pay range/amount is $360k to $950k.
