Chief, Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics (MD)

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Hand Surgery, ensuring alignment with departmental, college and Banner Health priorities. Lead divisional efforts in quality, safety, patient outcomes and clinical standardization, including out-patient based surgery and value-based care initiatives. Partner with departmental and BUMG leadership on ambulatory growth strategies, access, clinic efficiency and care model optimization. Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and professional development within the Division. Oversee divisional performance metrics, including volume, quality outcomes, patient experience and financial stewardship. Collaborate with hospital and health system leaders on service line development, technology adoption and program expansion. Participate in departmental and institutional leadership committees as appropriate. Maintain an active adult hand and upper extremity surgery within Banner – University Medical Group. Provide high-quality patient care in ambulatory clinic settings, surgical services and inpatient care at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix. Actively participate in multidisciplinary care teams, focusing on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), perioperative optimization and value-based care. Serve as a referral resource for complex hand and upper extremity cases within the Banner system. Teach and mentor medical students, residents and fellows in orthopedic surgery and related programs. Contribute to curriculum development and educational innovation within the Department of Orthopaedics. Support scholarly activity, including clinical research, outcomes research or educational scholarship, consistent with academic rank and interests. Promote a culture of inquiry, professionalism and continuous improvement. Conduct research and other scholarly work as applicable. Other duties as assigned.