Pediatric Anesthesiology Division Chief – Leadership & Growth

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology provides clinical and operational leadership for pediatric anesthesia services at Baylor College of Medicine. The Division Chief partners with hospital leadership, surgical service line leaders, nursing leadership, and medical staff to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, family-centered, and evidence-based pediatric perioperative care.

Reporting to the Chair of Anesthesiology, CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital collaboration, and a focus on patient

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology required.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required.
• Board certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology required.
• Unrestricted Texas medical licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and oversight of pediatric anesthesia services.
• Ensure safe, timely, and efficient delivery of anesthesia care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Develop and standardize clinical protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
• Lead perioperative initiatives focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and family experience.
• Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and clinical coverage to ensure uninterrupted anesthesia services.
• Collaborate with perioperative leaders to optimize operating room efficiency, block utilization, and procedural throughput.
• Participate in workforce planning and recruitment as pediatric volumes grow.
• Assist in evaluating provider performance and recommend corrective action when standards are not met.
• Participate in pediatric anesthesia quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality review processes as appropriate.
• Participate in Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness activities.
• Partner with hospital executives to expand pediatric surgical and procedural services.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care delivery models.
• Develop business plans and staffing models supporting long‑term service growth.
• Build collaborative relationships with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership.
• Support physician, nursing, and APP education initiatives.
• Participate in resident and medical student education when applicable.
• Foster continuing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Anesthesiology

Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Board Certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Unrestricted Texas medical licensure

Job description

The Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology provides clinical and operational leadership for pediatric anesthesia services at Baylor College of Medicine. The Division Chief partners with hospital leadership, surgical service line leaders, nursing leadership, and medical staff to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, family-centered, and evidence-based pediatric perioperative care.

Reporting to the Chair of Anesthesiology, CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital collaboration, and a focus on patient