Associate Professor, Chief of Surgery

Emory University

. Lead development and growth of surgical programs in central Georgia, Warner Robins, and Perry .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWarner Robins • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical program development, perioperative operations, and quality improvement initiatives while fostering a collaborative and high-performing surgical culture. Proven ability to lead complex organizations and drive strategic growth in surgical services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or EquivalentBoard Certified In A Surgical SpecialtyLeadership In Program DevelopmentPerioperative Operations ManagementQuality And Safety Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Surgical Program DevelopmentPerioperative Performance OversightOR Utilization ManagementEfficiency OptimizationClinical Excellence

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipStrategic ThinkingTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Surgical SpecialtyAssociate Professor Or Higher

Industry Keywords

Surgical ServicesQuality ImprovementClinical Patient ContactMatrixed OrganizationCommunity-Based Care Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and growth of surgical programs in central Georgia, Warner Robins, and Perry
Serve as an interface between Atlanta-based surgical leadership and Emory Hospital Warner Robins and Emory Hospital Perry
Oversee perioperative performance, including OR utilization, block management, throughput, and access
Drive surgical quality, safety, and performance initiatives
Support faculty recruitment, deployment, and integration across surgical disciplines
Partner with hospital leadership to ensure operational infrastructure and scalability
Foster a high-performing, team-based surgical culture
Bridge academic surgery and community-based care delivery across central Georgia
Partner to develop strategy and system growth, aligning with divisional leadership and seeking innovative care paths

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or equivalent
Board certified in a surgical specialty
Associate Professor or higher at Emory University School of Medicine
Demonstrated leadership in program development and surgical service line growth
Experience with perioperative operations, OR management and efficiency optimization
Strong track record in quality, safety and clinical excellence
Proven ability to lead across a complex, matrixed organization
Collaborative, strategic leadership capability to build culture and drive growth
Position involves clinical patient contact and working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Participation in university programs and use of facilities without discrimination