Located in the heart of a diverse urban area, Temple Health is acutely aware of the impact of the national systemic problems related to the lack of health equity and access to affordable, culturally responsive healthcare. In response, Temple Health works to address issues that promote health equity through education, care delivery, workforce development, and research. We recognize that an environment enriched with persons from varied backgrounds working to address health disparity enhances scholarly work and the development of a culturally aware and responsive healthcare workforce.
The Opportunity
The Department of Surgery at Temple Health is seeking a dynamic, fellowship-trained breast surgeon to lead the Temple University Hospital (TUH) Breast Center. This is a unique opportunity to direct and grow a comprehensive breast surgery program across multiple sites, including TUH Main, Jeanes Campus, Women and Families, and Chestnut Hill Hospital. The successful candidate will serve as the Surgical Director, providing strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all clinical, academic, and operational aspects of the Breast Center.
Key responsibilities include developing and expanding clinical services, maintaining certification by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and promoting a culture of institutional stewardship and excellence. The Director will mentor faculty, surgical trainees, and medical students, foster clinical research, and actively participate in educational initiatives. A strong commitment to quality patient care, academic achievement, and continuous improvement is essential.
The Director will collaborate closely with departmental and hospital leadership to design and implement strategic plans, optimize clinical operations, and improve financial and operational performance. This role also involves evaluating existing systems to enhance efficiency and better meet patient needs, while driving initiatives that elevate clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and academic productivity.
Temple’s Department of Surgery offers a collegial, team-oriented environment that values innovation, education, research, and professional development. This is a career-defining opportunity for a visionary breast surgeon to shape the future of a growing, high-impact program.
Candidate Minimum Qualifications:
Faculty Appointment, Benefits/Compensation
Annual compensation shall be determined based on the selected individual's experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, there is a comprehensive suite of benefits—including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, and CME, among others.
Procedure for Candidacy:
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vita, a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals and research/teaching interests, three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Abhijit S Pathak, MD, FACS, FCCM, Professor of Surgery and Interim Chair, Department of Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, C/O Michael R. Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.