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Orthopedics Physician (Service Line Chief) at Bassett Healthcare Network | LAYIQ

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical & Academic Officer of Bassett Healthcare Network, the Service Line Chief will provide strategic and clinical leadership for Orthopedics and Podiatry across the system.
In collaboration with administrative and operational leadership, the Service Line Chief will promote integrated care delivery, improve performance, and drive growth, while maintaining a strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care aligned with Bassett’s mission.
The Service Line Chief will be responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of strategies to expand services access and strengthen the orthopedic program across Central New York.
0.7 FTE Clinical / 0.3 FTE Administrative
Responsibility for service line growth and expansion
Maintaining an active clinical practice (Total Joint preferred)
Leading development and execution of orthopedic growth strategy
Expanding joint replacement and musculoskeletal programs
Overseeing staffing, workflows, and clinical operations
Driving quality, safety, and patient experience improvements
Leading recruitment, retention, and development of physician workforce
Managing financial performance and resource utilization
Ensuring integrated, patient-centered care delivery across sites

Leadership Expectations
Build strong relationships with practitioners, leadership, and stakeholders
Demonstrate clear communication, responsiveness, and credibility
Develop a strong understanding of regional market dynamics and referral patterns
Identify opportunities to improve: Quality and safety
Operational efficiency
Patient experience
Lead development and early execution of a strategic plan, including: Expansion of subspecialty services (particularly joint replacement)
Optimization of facilities and provider coverage
Growth of market share and program visibility
Strategic recruitment and outreach
Education & Licensure
MD/DO or equivalent
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Eligible for New York State licensure
Fellowship training strongly preferred (Total Joint preferred)
MBA, MPH, or MHA a plus
Experience
Minimum 7+ years postgraduate clinical experience in an academic or community-based orthopedic program
Minimum 5+ years of successful leadership experience in a Medical Director, Section Head, Chief, or Associate Chief role
Demonstrated success in building or growing programs and service lines
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

Orthopedics Physician (Service Line Chief)

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