Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology

UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a Division Chief for Pediatric Anesthesiology. Candidates should have at least 3 years in an academic pediatric anesthesiology role with leadership experience and AB anesthesia certification or eligibility.

The chief will lead the division's clinical, educational, and research missions, mentoring faculty and advancing patient care across UVA Health locations.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree and completed anesthesiology residency.
• Pediatric anesthesiology fellowship completed or eligible.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology or board-eligible status.
• 3+ years in an academic pediatric anesthesiology role with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design protocols to optimize pediatric anesthesia for surgeries and procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, surgeons, and proceduralists for workflow.
• Develop and maintain a robust pediatric sedation service across locations.
• Lead division meetings and mentor faculty for professional growth.
• Promote the division’s academic mission at national meetings and in education.
• Oversee resident education goals, didactic curriculum, and evaluations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Academic clinical track

Pediatric anesthesia expertise

Mentoring skills

Education

MD or DO or equivalent

Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

Tools

American Board of Anesthesiology certification

Academic faculty appointment experience

Job description

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Anesthesiology

Description

The University of Virginia Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Division Chief for Pediatric Anesthesiology. At a minimum, the open position requires the applicant have served in an academic faculty position as a pediatric anesthesiologist for at least 3 years and have significant leadership experience.

The Division Chief for Pediatric Anesthesiology is responsible for promoting excellence in the provision of perioperative care for patients undergoing pediatric surgery or procedures across all clinical locations. The division chief will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality and efficiency of anesthesia services provided for the aforementioned surgical and procedural populations. The chief is also responsible for creating and executing a vision and a strategy for the division to contribute to the department's and UVA Health's academic, clinical and community missions. The division chief will also ensure the division's faculty have a defined mentoring plan and opportunities to grow in their specialty both within UVA Health System and beyond.

Reporting

• In this capacity, the Division chief will report to the Chair, Executive Vice Chair, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations (for clinical areas) and other Vice Chairs, and work with the Departmental Quality Officer and Division Chiefs to ensure alignment of departmental goals.
• The section chief for Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia will report to the Division Chief for Pediatric Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Design protocols and processes to optimize the provision of anesthesia for pediatric surgical and interventional procedures in high quality and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with the nursing leadership, surgeons, and proceduralists in locations where pediatric anesthesia services are offered to ensure optimal workflow.
• Collaborate with nursing, imaging, and out of operating room procedural area leadership to further develop and maintain a robust pediatric sedation service.
• Address quality issues and concerns that may emerge through (Be Safe) events related to pediatric anesthesia.
• Attend > 65% of monthly departmental leadership meetings.
• Hold and lead regular division meetings (at least 6 per year) to discuss opportunities related to the pediatric anesthesia services (clinical, educational, academic and community engagement).
• Work closely with the residency director and Vice Chair for Education to make sure that resident's educational goals are met, and their evaluations are submitted in a timely manner. Additionally, the division chief will ensure the division develops and maintains a robust didactic curriculum for the residents rotating through the service.
• Play a pivotal role in the development and mentorship of division faculty. In this capacity, the division chief will work closely with the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development to achieve this goal. The division chief will report on the progress of faculty members in the division to the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs and Development during reappointments and promotions.
• Nominate faculty for local, regional, and national awards if they meet criteria. Nominations should be made in coordination and conjunction with the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Development.
• Promote the academic mission of the division and ensure that the division is represented in national subspeciality meetings by various faculty members.
• Participate in the faculty annual evaluation process through providing requested feedback related to each division member's relative contributions to each our school of medicine missions - clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.
• Ensure billing compliance within the division and partner with departmental administrative leadership to look for opportunities to maximize billing and collections within the division.
• Assist in ensuring the workforce model is reflective of the needs of the division and in recruiting new faculty to meet those needs.
• Partner with department administrative leadership in the development of a robust orientation program for new faculty joining UVA's Department of Anesthesiology.
• Promote ASPIRE values within the division, as well as help to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree and must have completed an anesthesiology residency program and a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship.
• The Department will be hiring faculty that are interested in an academic career as well as those interested in a community based model.
• Qualified candidates must be American Board of Anesthesiology certified or certification-eligible.
• At a minimum, the open position requires the applicant have served in an academic faculty position as a pediatric anesthesiologist for at least 3 years and have significant leadership experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.