Bariatric Surgery Opening in Jacksonville, FL
Updated 7/29/26
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Physician
Surgery-Bariatric
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Division Chair – Advanced GI & Bariatric Surgery (Academic Leadership Opportunity)
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time, permanent position
Setting: Academic Medical Center
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Position Overview
Seeking a Division Chair for Advanced GI & Bariatric Surgery, a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving clinical excellence, academic growth, and strategic innovation across a complex surgical division.
This is a senior academic leadership opportunity combining administrative oversight, program development, and continued clinical engagement within a nationally recognized surgical department.
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Leadership Scope
* Lead a division focused on:
* Advanced GI & foregut surgery
* Bariatric surgery
* Abdominal wall reconstruction
* Acute care surgery and wound care
* Oversight of:
* Clinical operations and outcomes
* Academic and research initiatives
* Faculty recruitment, development, and retention
* Financial and strategic performance
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Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute long-term strategic vision for division growth
* Drive innovation in:
* Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
* Endoscopic and bariatric interventions
* AI-enabled clinical tools and data platforms
* Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration across:
* Gastroenterology
* Thoracic surgery
* Oncology
* Bariatric medicine
* Expand care delivery models beyond traditional settings
* Utilize advanced data platforms to improve:
* Clinical pathways
* Patient selection and triage
* Operational efficiency
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Academic & Innovation Focus
* Build and support a robust research portfolio
* Advance education and training programs
* Contribute to national reputation and thought leadership
* Integrate AI and digital health tools into surgical practice
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Ideal Candidate Profile
* Board Certified in General Surgery
* Eligible for Florida medical licensure
* Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor required
* Recognized expertise in one or more areas:
* Advanced GI / Foregut surgery
* Bariatric surgery
* Acute care surgery
* Demonstrated:
* Leadership experience in academic or large health systems
* Record of scholarly activity and national recognition
* Experience driving innovation and program growth
* Commitment to mentoring faculty and trainees
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Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive executive-level compensation
* Comprehensive benefits including:
* Medical, dental, vision
* HSA/FSA options
* Retirement package
* Strong institutional investment in leadership development and innovation
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Work Environment
* Highly collaborative academic setting
* Access to advanced surgical technologies and research infrastructure
* Opportunity to influence system-wide strategy and innovation
* Leadership role within a nationally ranked healthcare organization
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Community Highlights
* Coastal Florida location with strong lifestyle appeal
* Access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and a growing metro environment
* No state income tax
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