Chair of Department of Surgery at Ascension Health, Baltimore, MD

Chair of Department of Surgery at Ascension Health in Baltimore, MD. Full-time. Est. $300k or more. Apply with swipeandhired.

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 initiatives—focusing on surgical infection prevention, safety protocols, and clinical pathways—while 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. #LI-SM3 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 p