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Job description
Your future role at a glance Location: Baltimore, MD
Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $407,359 $612,013 per year
Productivity incentives: RVU
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type .
How you’ll make an impact in this role This is a great opportunity for a dynamic surgeon-leader to guide an established, high-volume Department of Surgery. Operating in a closely balanced clinical and administrative leadership role, you will drive surgical innovation and mentorship, fully backed by the extensive resources of Ascension Saint Agnes.
Cultivate an inclusive, highly collaborative relationship with OR Nursing, Anesthesia, and Emergency Medicine to resolve scheduling, staffing, and equipment challenges while maximizing surgical facility utilization.
Provide overall administrative direction for the Department of Surgery, managing capital and operational budgets, executing strategic growth plans, and aligning departmental performance with hospital leadership goals.
Lead comprehensive clinical quality initiativesfocusing on surgical infection prevention, safety protocols, and clinical pathwayswhile establishing a standardized, health-system-wide approach for introducing cutting-edge surgical technologies.
Oversee all clinical and educational activities, partnering with the Residency Program Director to maintain full ACGME accreditation while actively mentoring, evaluating, and developing surgical faculty and residents.
Employed position within a nonprofit health system
Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
Colon and Rectal fellowship highly preferred; candidates with other subspecialty training or a strong general surgery background are welcome to apply
About the Facility
251 -bed teaching hospital
Trauma designation: Level III
Serving a population of approximately 738,000
Integrated referral network
Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
Physician-led, collaborative culture
Long-term practice stability
National network with local autonomy
Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.
Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you‘ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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