Chief, Division of Obstetric Anesthesia

Job Title: Chief, BCM Division of Obstetric Anesthesia Date Posted: 2026-10-16 Job Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Requirements: Required MD or DO degree. Board-certified in Anesthesiology. Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology or equivalent advanced experience in a high-volume labor and delivery program. Unrestricted Texas medical licensure. Preferred Experience leading anesthesia services within a tertiary care women's hospital, regional perinatal center, or high-risk obstetric program. Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development. Job Description: Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology to lead anesthesia services for labor and delivery, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric surgery, and postpartum care at CHRISTUS Childrens Hospital. The Chief partners with hospital, surgical, nursing, and medical staff leaders to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered, evidence-based care. Job Duties Clinical Leadership Ensure safe, timely anesthesia, including cesareans and obstetric emergencies. Ensure 24/7 coverage and rapid response. Standardize protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices. Lead safety, quality, and family-experience initiatives. Operational Management Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage. Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput. Support workforce planning and recruitment. Help evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action. Quality and Patient Safety Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews. Support Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness. Program Development and Strategic Growth Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical/procedural services. Grow high-risk obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine programs. Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models. Develop business plans and staffing models for growth. Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership. Education and Academic Mission Supporting physicians, nursing, and APP education. Teach residents and medical students when applicable. Foster professional development and evidence-based practice. Contact information: Donald Dracoulis, Executive Director Miriam Hinojosa, Senior Manager email: DL-BCM-bcm-Christusjobs@bcm.edu Internal Job Posting #26318 https://www.bcm.edu/careers Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Posted by: Tunga Suresh MD