The System Director of Breast Surgery is responsible for the clinical and administrative leadership of Breast Surgery practices for Northeast Georgia Health System. The Director will work in collaboration with the Chief Physician Executive (CPE), President/CAO, Vice President, and Administrative Director(s) to coordinate clinical services for breast surgery, including the breast program. Working with administrative leadership and clinician leaders, the Director will establish yearly performance goals for the program that are aligned with the vision and mission of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). In partnership with NGHS directors, the Director will be accountable for all efforts to ensure the consistent delivery of high quality efficient and cost-effective patient care for the breast program and will also be responsible for promoting best practices through evidence-based medicine. The Director will ensure that the surgical practices meet established goals, including but not limited to breast program specific accreditation standards, patient safety, access, revenue cycle, patient satisfaction, and other clinical performance goals.
Reporting Structure and Responsibilities
Reports to the CPE and CAO.
Responsible for physicians and advanced practitioners within the practices as it pertains to breast surgery.
Actively participates in the Leadership Council and other NGPG committees as assigned.
Employed by Northeast Georgia Physicians Group; Active or eligible for privileges with NGHS.
Qualifications
MD or DO with general or surgical specialty training
Active, unrestricted GA license to practice medicine or ability to obtain unrestricted GA license to practice medicine.
Active, unrestricted DEA license
Breast Surgery Fellowship training preferred
Minimum of five years practice experience preferred
Medical staff leadership experience preferred
Training in clinical quality improvement preferred
Active participation in national organization in breast specialty preferred
Clinical expertise in breast cancer, including the latest treatments
Participant experience with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and/or the American College of Surgeons Accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated clinical expertise in service line/specialty
Previous experience in clinical leadership preferred
Experience in strategic program development
Previous experience with creating capital and operating budgets
Demonstrated ability to appropriately coach, counsel, and develop clinician team members
Proven ability to work collaboratively
Current understanding of industry-standard Revenue Cycle practices
Preferred previous experience with peer review policies and processes
Company Overview
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system serving more than 1.6 million+ residents in more than 19 counties across Northeast Georgia. With five hospitals and a network of over 1,500+ providers representing 60 specialties, NGHS has a total of more than 1,000 beds across a Level I Trauma Center in Gainesville and other locations in Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega, and Demorest.
NGHS is committed to delivering exceptional care through:
Clinical excellence across a comprehensive range of specialties
Innovative technology and forward-thinking approaches to patient care
A collaborative culture that empowers physicians and providers
A mission-driven focus that prioritizes patients and strengthens communities
In addition to its hospitals, NGHS employs a top-tier physician group, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG). NGPG is one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, bringing together more than 650 talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 35 specialties at over 80 locations.
NGHS At a Glance
1,002 total licensed beds
Over 11,000+ total employees
1.6 million+ total visits
1 million+ employed physician group visits
227,000+ emergency visits
51,500+ inpatient discharges
31,000+ surgeries
5,800+ deliveries
66,000+ completed virtual visits
$84 million+ Charity Care (2022)