Physician - Surgery

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 Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

Combination administrative and clinical responsibilities

Leadership oversight of 9 Surgical Sections

Operational management across 6 Operating Rooms

Oversight and optimization of Surgical Clinics and OR access

Drive initiatives to improve provider productivity and workflow efficiency

Support efforts to reduce Community Care utilization by expanding internal surgical capacity

Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams

Ideal Candidate

Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery

Demonstrated interest or experience in surgical leadership and administration

Ability to balance clinical excellence with operational leadership

Strong communicator and collaborative leader

Why Cape Coral, Florida?

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.