Division Chief - Obstetric Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

About the role

The Department of Anesthesiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking an experienced physician-leader to serve as Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology. The successful candidate will oversee all anesthesia services within the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology, have a clear vision for advancing the subspecialty, collaborate with obstetricians and other colleagues, and uphold the University’s mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical services
• Oversee the education of faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and certified registered nurse anesthetists
• Mentor faculty and trainees
• Facilitate clinical and/or translational research and lead innovative scholarship in obstetric anesthesiology
• High-level oversight of obstetric anesthesiology operations
• Collaborate with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Support departmental and division clinical performance improvement and quality processes
• Recruit new faculty to the division and support their career development
• Complete other responsibilities as delegated by the Chair

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD from an accredited institution with certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology, or equivalent experience
• Candidate should possess qualifications for appointment at the academic rank of Associate or full Professor
• Recognized as a leader in Obstetric Anesthesiology
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Illinois
• Hold active Federal and State of Illinois DEA licenses

Resources

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Protected administrative time to support goal-directed personal and division-related professional development
• Active clinical research program that includes statistical and research nursing support
• Opportunity to collaborate with clinicians and scientists throughout the University

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.