Chief, Urology

southshorehealth· SMC South Shore Medical Center, Inc.
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📍 Weymouth, MAFull time💰 USD 434K–660K

About this role

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Requisition Number:

R-23035

Facility:

LOC0006 - 780 Main Street780 Main Street Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SMC Urology

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Division Chief reports directly to the Vice President of South Shore Medical Center and indirectly to the Chair, Department of Surgery at South Shore Hospital for Urologic Surgical and Perioperative Service needs.
Formal reporting on matters relevant to the quality of Divisional medical care occurs through weekly or biweekly meetings.

 

Compensation Pay Range:

$434,000.00 - $660,000.00

 

The responsibilities of the Division Chief include:

Oversight of Division Quality, Safety and Growth

Embrace and further the engagement and coordination of physicians, APCs, nursing and staff.

Provides leadership, organization and direction for shaping team culture.

Endorse and lead division wide practice improvement initiatives along with operations and nursing.

Review patient satisfaction reports for the division and address areas for improvement addressed with specific action plans.

Establish, track and develop continuous improvement strategies for clinical quality and access goals.

Establish protocols and best practices for the patient population served, working collaboratively with other Divisions’ clinical and operational leaders.

Lead continued growth of the Division through the recruitment and integration of new physicians and APCs.  

Divisional Leadership

The leadership within the division is a triad of the Division chief, and the nurse and operations leads.

The triad will set the agenda and run Division meetings with all providers and operational and nursing leaders.

The triad will have weekly meetings to review operations, nursing, and provider strategies to effectively manage the Division.

The triad will meet as necessary along with other key stakeholders to review safety, quality, productivity, human development, and cost metrics, and to problem solve within these areas to be more effective.

Ensure adequate divisional coverage at all times, managing vacation and schedules conflicts.

Ensures that all clinical providers within the Division are meeting the clinical and operation standards set forth by SSMC

Monitors quality and appropriateness of medical care.

Manages provider relations and professionalism issues, assist with clinical patient complaints, and provide performance improvement guidance and support.

Surgical Leadership & Oversight

Provide leadership and oversight for all urologic surgical activities within the Department of Surgery. Represent the Urology service at the Operating Room Committee and OR Executive Committee, ensuring the division’s needs and priorities are effectively communicated. Support and optimize robotic surgery utilization for Urology, including case allocation, efficiency, and strategic planning. Participate in block time management for all urologists, ensuring equitable and efficient use of surgical resources. Attend Division of Surgery Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) conferences and ensure full participation of all Urology providers. Promote and oversee Urology’s engagement in all quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the Division of Surgery. Ensure adherence to surgical standards, clinical protocols, and best practices across all Urology surgical services.

Collaboration & Liaison Responsibilities

Serve as an effective liaison between the hospital and non‑hospital‑owned urology practices, fostering strong communication, alignment, and collaboration. Support integration and coordination of surgical workflows across diverse practice settings. Maintain productive relationships with perioperative leadership, anesthesia, nursing, and other key stakeholders.

Administrative & Strategic Functions

Provide input on strategic planning related to urologic surgical services, technology, and program development. Assist the Chief of Surgery in evaluating surgical performance, resource needs, and operational opportunities within Urology. Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of urologic surgeons as appropriate.

Clinical Responsibilities

The ideal candidate would be a full-time physician practicing the full spectrum of urology. The candidate would have 0.2 FTE time allocated for Chief administrative responsibilities.

Education: MD or DO

License/Certificates: Currently licensed or ability to obtain a physician license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Board Certified in Urology. BLS certification

Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience in a managerial/leadership position and a minimum of 5 – 7 years of clinical experience as a urologist.

8:00am -5:00 pm

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Physician/Hospitalist - Board of Registration in Medicine (Massachusetts)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Chief, Urology role at southshorehealth?
The listed salary for this Chief, Urology position at southshorehealth is USD 434K–660K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Chief, Urology position at southshorehealth located?
This Chief, Urology role at southshorehealth is based in Weymouth, MA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Chief, Urology role at southshorehealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Chief, Urology role in the SMC South Shore Medical Center, Inc. department at southshorehealth.
Which team or department does the Chief, Urology at southshorehealth belong to?
This Chief, Urology position is part of the SMC South Shore Medical Center, Inc. department at southshorehealth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Chief, Urology job at southshorehealth posted?
This Chief, Urology position at southshorehealth was posted on Jul 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Chief, Urology
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