Chair – Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Chair – Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Nonprofit medical center delivering care
Mayo Clinic is seeking an accomplished, collaborative, and visionary surgeon to serve as Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at its Destination Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a senior leadership role within one of the nation’s most respected academic medical institutions, offering the opportunity to shape the future of cardiothoracic surgical care across clinical practice, education, and research.
The Chair will provide strategic and operational leadership for a nationally recognized department, advancing Mayo Clinic’s integrated model of care while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and excellence in patient outcomes.
About the Department
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Florida is a well-established, high-performing clinical and academic enterprise comprised of six cardiothoracic surgeons supported by a highly experienced team of 12 advanced practice practitioners. The department delivers comprehensive adult cardiothoracic surgical services and works in close collaboration with cardiovascular medicine, transplant, critical care, anesthesiology, and perioperative services. The Chair will have the opportunity to build upon a strong foundation of clinical excellence while shaping the department’s future growth, innovation, and academic impact.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO of Mayo Clinic Florida and working closely with site and enterprise leaders, the Chair will be responsible for:
Providing overall strategic direction for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, aligned with Mayo Clinic’s mission and values
Advancing clinical excellence and growth, including outcomes, access, quality, and patient experience
Leading and supporting a high-performing faculty, with a strong emphasis on recruitment, retention, mentorship, and faculty development
Driving innovation across clinical practice, education, and research, including collaboration with cardiovascular medicine, transplant, critical care, anesthesiology, and related specialties
Supporting and expanding academic and scholarly productivity, including clinical trials, outcomes research, and educational initiatives
Ensuring responsible financial stewardship, resource alignment, and operational effectiveness
Serving as a key institutional leader within Mayo Clinic Florida and across the Mayo Clinic enterprise
About Mayo Clinic Florida
Mayo Clinic is significantly expanding its presence in Jacksonville, Florida, acquiring over 200 acres to enhance its existing facilities. This substantial investment will create cutting-edge spaces designed to seamlessly integrate physical and digital resources, ultimately improving patient care. Jacksonville, a thriving coastal city, is the largest city by area in the United States, with over 20 miles of beaches and outstanding outdoor recreational, cultural and family-oriented amenities
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Confidential inquiries and nominations are welcome - please reach out to the recruiter, Natalie Brewster, at [email protected]
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of leadership, academic achievement, and clinical excellence. Qualifications include:
M.D. or equivalent degree
Board certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, or equivalent
Eligibility for full and unrestricted Florida medical licensure
Academic rank of Associate Professor or higher; Professor preferred
Demonstrated success in faculty leadership, program development, and strategic planning
Evidence of ongoing academic and scholarly activity
Strong commitment to team‑based, multidisciplinary care and education
Proven ability to mentor junior faculty and develop future leaders
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational leadership skills
Nonprofit medical center delivering care
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical organization that provides comprehensive health care by combining clinical practice, education, and research. It treats patients with serious and complex illnesses using multidisciplinary teams and integrates new research findings into care. It differentiates itself with a large integrated academic health system, a focus on high-quality outcomes, health equity programs, and a global reach. Its goal is to advance medical knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and educate the next generation of clinicians and researchers.
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