Chair of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief

About the role

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pediatrician-in-Chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UTHSC, providing strategic leadership as the senior physician executive.
• Oversee 19 clinical divisions, 270 faculty members, a team of advanced practice providers, 73 pediatric and med/peds residents and 71 fellows.
• Lead 15 ACGME-accredited pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs.
• Enhance the department’s research portfolio through institutional collaborations and targeted recruitment and philanthropic efforts.
• Drive programmatic growth, foster a collaborative culture, and champion an atmosphere where all members of the community feel welcome, can thrive, and achieve success.
• Lead strategic and operational planning to advance clinical excellence, research innovation, education, and community engagement.
• Dedicate efforts to education at all levels, mentoring and developing faculty to cultivate the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and leaders.
• Prioritize addressing health disparities within the community and region, striving to remove barriers to access to care.
• Engage donors and institutional partners to expand clinical and research programs, working with an engaged philanthropic community to grow Le Bonheur’s $77 million endowment to $100 million within five years.
• Facilitate the strong clinical and research relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
• Shape the future of the department through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics or one’s subspecialty area of practice
• Eligibility for permanent, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
• Academic accomplishments meriting appointment at the rank of a Tenure-Track Professor at UTHSC
• Significant experience working with hospital and practice plan administration
• Proven expertise in implementing quality and process improvement initiatives, with a focus on patient experience, population health, and cost of care, in alignment with Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) principles
• Absolute integrity, ethical and moral behavior, and adherence to strict privacy and confidentiality standards
• A demonstrated track record as an effective manager with a participatory style; should be a mentor, coordinator, delegator, developer and coach
• A system thinker. Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented
• An action-oriented and energetic individual who makes difficult decisions as needed; seizes opportunities as they arise; effectively copes with changes; shifts gears comfortably
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong communication skills are necessary, particularly verbal and listening communication skills; candidates must be articulate and able to provide fresh, creative ideas and solutions

About Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

Recognized as a "Best Children's Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked in eight pediatric specialties. The hospital generates annual net patient revenues of approximately $486 million and continues to expand its reputation as a hub for cutting-edge pediatric care and research.

About UTHSC

UTHSC, with campuses across Tennessee, is the state’s largest educator of healthcare professionals and a leader in residency and fellowship training programs. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to enhancing children’s health through innovative research, exceptional patient care, and the education of future pediatric leaders.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Wesley Millican, MBA, CEO and Physician Talent Officer, Career Physician, c/o Jennifer Weimer at Jennifer@careerphysician.com. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the appropriate affirmative action office. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the campus ADA Coordinator.