Chief, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology

Job Title: Chief, BCM Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology Date Posted: 2026-10-16 Job Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Requirements: Required MD or DO degree. Board-certified in Anesthesiology. Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology. Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology. Unrestricted Texas medical licensure. Preferred Prior leadership experience as Division Chief, or similar role. Experience in children's hospital or freestanding pediatric hospital environments. Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development. Job Description: Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology to lead clinical and operational pediatric anesthesia services at CHRISTUS Childrens hospital. The Division Chief partners with hospital, surgical, nursing, and medical staff leaders to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered, evidence-based pediatric perioperative care. Job Duties Clinical Leadership Direct and oversee pediatric general anesthesia services. Ensure safe, timely, efficient anesthesia care for neonates through adolescents. Develop and standardize clinical protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices. Lead perioperative initiatives in patient safety, quality outcomes, and family experience. Operational Management Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage for uninterrupted services. Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput with perioperative leaders. Support workforce planning and recruitment as volumes grow. Evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action. Quality and Patient Safety Participate in quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness. Program Development and Strategic Growth Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical and procedural services. Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models. Develop business plans and staffing models for long-term growth. Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership. Education and Academic Mission Support physician, nursing, APP, resident, and medical student education and continuing professional development. Contact information: Donald Dracoulis, Executive Director Miriam Hinojosa, Senior Manager email: DL-BCM-bcm-Christusjobs@bcm.edu Internal Job Posting #26320 https://www.bcm.edu/careers Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Posted by: Tunga Suresh MD