Chief, BCM Division of Obstetric Anesthesia

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology to lead anesthesia services for labor and delivery, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric surgery, and postpartum care at CHRISTUS Childrens Hospital. The Chief partners with hospital, surgical, nursing, and medical staff leaders to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered, evidence-based care.

The role requires MD/DO and board certification with fellowship or equivalent high-volume obstetric anesthesia experience, plus

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology or equivalent advanced experience in a high-volume labor and delivery program.
• Unrestricted Texas medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely anesthesia for cesarean deliveries and obstetric emergencies.
• Provide 24/7 coverage and rapid response.
• Standardize protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
• Lead safety, quality, and family-experience initiatives.
• Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage.

Education

MD/DO degree

Board-certified in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology

Unrestricted Texas medical licensure

Job description

Job Title: Chief, BCM Division of Obstetric Anesthesia

Date Posted: 2026-10-16

Job Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job postings run for a period of 45 or 90 days and are free for SPA members. The posting includes 100 words or less for the job's requirement and 200 words or less for the job description.

Job Requirements: Required

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology or equivalent advanced experience in a high-volume labor and delivery program.
• Unrestricted Texas medical licensure.

Preferred

• Experience leading anesthesia services within a tertiary care women's hospital, regional perinatal center, or high-risk obstetric program.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development.

Job Description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology to lead anesthesia services for labor and delivery, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric surgery, and postpartum care at CHRISTUS Childrens Hospital. The Chief partners with hospital, surgical, nursing, and medical staff leaders to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered, evidence-based care.

Job Duties

Clinical Leadership

• Ensure safe, timely anesthesia, including cesareans and obstetric emergencies.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage and rapid response.
• Standardize protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
• Lead safety, quality, and family-experience initiatives.

Operational Management

• Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage.
• Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment.
• Help evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews.
• Support Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness.

Program Development and Strategic Growth

• Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical/procedural services.
• Grow high-risk obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine programs.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models.
• Develop business plans and staffing models for growth.
• Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership.

Education and Academic Mission

• Supporting physicians, nursing, and APP education.
• Teach residents and medical students when applicable.
• Foster professional development and evidence-based practice.

Donald Dracoulis, Executive Director

Miriam Hinojosa, Senior Manager

email: [e-mail]

Internal Job Posting #26318

https://www.bcm.edu/careers

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.