Division Chief of Pediatric 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 various vice chairs (for corresponding areas) of the Department of Anesthesiology.  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.

Qualifiations

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.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Please apply through Interfolio :   http : / / apply.interfolio.com / 136921

Complete an application online and submit :

CV

Cover Letter – please include how you learned about this position

Contact information for at least 3 references

For additional information about the positions, please send your questions via email to  anesthesia-apply@virginia.edu