In the competitive health care arena, such factors as productivity, cost containment, staff motivation, people skills, and marketing abilities are most important. After you have identified the area in which you would like your career to grow, start nurturing the growth process. Any number of opportunities are career enhancers. Select activities that will specifically contribute to your growth and marketability in your career direction. Although I have not held this type of position before, I have done many of the things that are expected in the position.
Clinical competence is the absolutely essential requirement for many positions.
You cannot teach it or manage it if you cannot do it. Strive to have outstanding clinical abilities. If you have only worked in a specialty, try to get more general surgery experience. Take call and keep up with new clinical developments. If your facility has a clinical ladder system, know the criteria for advancement and work toward achieving them.