Mayo Clinic · 5 months ago
Department Chair, Otolaryngology
Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to putting patients first. They are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Chair of the Otolaryngology department, responsible for strategic planning, operational performance, and ensuring quality care across the practice.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate the development and implementation of the MCHS Otolaryngology Department strategic plan by building multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project execution and executing performance. Responsible for overall operational performance, developing plans using a “Now, Near, Far” approach
Work with the state and site-based chairs to provide operational, clinical and financial oversight for the MCHS states/regions. Track and communicate results/progress toward departmental performance measures and targets ensuring responsible resource allocation to achieve financial sustainability
Strive to develop a consistent and replicable standard of care throughout MCHS by disseminating and directing best practices
Provide inspired and effective leadership to MCHS physician colleagues (including recruitment, development, coaching, mentoring and succession planning activities) while keeping MCHS leadership informed of the performance of the ENT practice
Ensure staff satisfaction and engagement through well-being, creating a culture of recognition and sense of belonging. Establish and maintain a regular onsite presence and build relationships to provide effective leadership, role modeling, mentorship and support. Create an environment of open dialogue and team engagement
Promote Mayo values and the Mayo Model of Care. Provide an environment that values diversity and enables people to develop their talents and do their best work, individually and together. Provide ongoing communication of institutional and departmental practice issues to MCHS leadership
Work with the Mayo Clinic Rochester residency/fellowship training programs to continue to grow partnerships and identify and appropriately train potential new staff members for careers in MCHS
Qualification
Required
MD, DO or foreign degree equivalent and eligibility for licensure in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin are required
Must be board-certified in Otolaryngology
Successful leadership role in academic medicine and or community healthcare
The ideal candidate will be an associate professor or professor of medicine and be an academically active leader
The candidate must have a track record in enhancing ENT services, team building, visionary strategy setting, and making impactful decisions
Strong strategic planning, interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities are essential
The role requires innovation, bold leadership, and a commitment to integrating research, clinical care, and patient services in an evolving healthcare environment
Must possess critical leadership capabilities in driving results, collaboration and leading change
Preferred
Interest and/or experience with implementing AI/digital solutions and/or research trials for ENT is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$399.05MKey Investors
The ALS AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAmerican Heart Association
2025-12-04Grant· $0.95M
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