Division Chief, Endocrinology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a visionary Division Chief for Endocrinology. This role involves leading clinical operations, enhancing educational programs, and driving research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and leadership experience, committed to improving patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of pediatric endocrinology in a dynamic healthcare setting, ensuring the highest standards of care and innovation while mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from accredited medical school with board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• 5-10 years of clinical and leadership experience in pediatric healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services in Endocrinology and develop resources for patient care.
• Foster faculty recruitment, retention, and development within the division.
• Advance research and educational excellence within the pediatric endocrinology field.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Operations Management

Pediatric Endocrinology

Team Development

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO)

Board Certification in Pediatric Endocrinology

Completion of Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship

Job description

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) and Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) are seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader with a strong clinical and academic foundation to serve as Division Chief, Endocrinology.

The Division Chief will serve as the primary physician leader for Endocrinology for Children’s, providing strategic leadership and oversight for quality, safety, and clinical operations. This leader will be dedicated to the implementation of professional and clinical care standards, team-based care driven by evidence-based care guidelines and mutual accountability.

The Division Chief will be responsible for clinical program development, faculty recruitment, workforce development, the growth and advancement of research, scholarly activity, and educational excellence of the trainees within the Division. This leader will continue to improve education/training and sustain a strong commitment to leading Division research efforts.

This leader will advance a culture of excellence, accountability, and care innovation by developing and assessing new models of care for Endocrinology patients to improve outcomes. The Division Chief will be dedicated to performance measures by providing the highest quality patient care and clinical care standards driven by patient safety and regulatory requirements, clinical outcomes monitoring, and patient and family experience expectations.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To:

• Pediatrician-in-Chief/Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Key Relationships:

• Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer
• Director, Physician Practice Operations for Endocrinology
• Practice Manager, Physician Practice Operations for Endocrinology
• Chief, Children’s Physician Group (CPG)
• Chief Operating Officer, Children’s Physician Group (CPG)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Oversee the delivery of clinical services in the Endocrinology Division and develop resources (including personnel and programs) related to these services.
• Assure appropriate and continuous coverage of inpatient, outpatient, and consultative services at all relevant clinical sites.
• Assure participation of Endocrinology Division personnel in quality improvement, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Develop clear standards of care and accountability to adhere to those standards.
• Examine and enhance models of care to improve health outcomes.
• Identify strategies to improve use of technology to advance glycemic control.
• Strengthen position in US News and World rankings, advancing to a top 20 endocrine division nationally.
• Build a high quality, well-developed network of cohesive physician providers.
• Ensure that the Endocrinology Division is responsive to the needs of those it serves clinically.
• Facilitate growth to meet the demands and needs of Metro Atlanta and other communities in Georgia.

Administrative:

• Foster a collegial, cohesive environment that supports the successful recruitment, retention, and development of outstanding faculty and staff.
• Define and communicate expectations for faculty members and review performance in individual meetings at least annually.
• Assign roles to the faculty in ways that promote the division and department while bearing responsibility for Divisional productivity and academic performance.
• Provide adequate Divisional infrastructure for faculty and staff to carry out their responsibilities.
• Develop and manage the Divisional budget effectively to support the missions of the Division and the Department.

Research:

• Encourage, guide, and support a comprehensive vision for research activities across the enterprise.
• Ensure responsible and compliant conduct of research.
• Foster cooperative and interdisciplinary research activities with other divisions, departments, and schools.

Teaching/Education:

• Ensure the Department of Pediatrics maintains the highest standard in training medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Create, support, and implement the educational programs of the Division.
• Evaluate the performance of faculty, students, and graduates ensuring that goals and professional standards are met or exceeded.

Candidate Qualifications

The candidate will have the following credentials:

Education and Certification Summary

• Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited school of medicine; Board Certification as a Pediatric Endocrinologist and eligibility for licensure in Georgia.
• Completion of three-year fellowship in pediatric endocrinology from an ACGME accredited program.

Experience and Skills

• An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, and executive presence.
• Significant clinical experience and clinical operations/management experience.
• Clinical experience with 5-10 years of administrative or leadership experience in a pediatric hospital or health care setting.
• National reputation of excellence in clinical care and/or education and research.

Personal Characteristics

• A transformational and strategic leader who can establish an inspiring vision.
• Continually demonstrates excellence in all communications with high energy and enthusiasm.
• A mentor with strong coaching skills to nurture the development of team members.

Key Leadership Competencies

• History of successful team development empowering high performance through visionary leadership.
• A mentor and leader of people who motivates others toward team orientation.

Children’s Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

The Endocrinology program at Children’s and Emory is among the largest in the nation.

Procedure for Candidacy

Qualified candidates should complete the online application and upload a CV. Inquiries should be sent to Mark Lotz, Children’s Director of Executive and Physician Recruiting, via email at [e-mail].

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.