Surgery, Assistant chief general surgery

Job DescriptionScroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.The Cape Coral VA Healthcare System is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief of General Surgery to support surgical leadership within a high-volume Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role offers a true combination administrative and clinical position, ideal for a General Surgeon who wants to lead, optimize operations, and remain actively engaged in patient care.Position OverviewThe Assistant Chief of General Surgery will work collaboratively with service leadership to oversee surgical operations while maintaining an active clinical practice. The focus of this role is on operational excellence, access improvement, and productivity optimization, supporting both surgical clinics and operating room efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesCombination administrative and clinical responsibilitiesLeadership oversight of 9 Surgical SectionsOperational management across 6 Operating RoomsOversight and optimization of Surgical Clinics and OR accessDrive initiatives to improve provider productivity and workflow efficiencySupport efforts to reduce Community Care utilization by expanding internal surgical capacityCollaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teamsIdeal CandidateBoard Certified/Board Eligible in General SurgeryDemonstrated interest or experience in surgical leadership and administrationAbility to balance clinical excellence with operational leadershipStrong communicator and collaborative leaderWhy Cape Coral, Florida? xijylhu Enjoy Southwest Floridas coastal lifestyle, year-round sunshine, and an exceptional quality of life- all with no state income tax - while serving our nations Veterans.

Created: 2026-03-07