Division Chief of General Anesthesiology, Academic Clinician - CHOP

About the role

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Anesthesiology with a focus on Pediatric Anesthesiology. ABA certification with subspecialty certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pennsylvania licensure are required. This leadership role will be an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include developing systems for mentoring faculty and staff in the division to promote productive, rewarding careers and academic advancement.
• Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of clinical anesthesia and medical direction in the Operating Rooms and other anesthetizing locations at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
• The Division leads multiple robust clinical programs, including fetal-maternal anesthesia, acute and chronic pain, neuroanesthesia, and proton therapy.
• The Division staffs over 40 care sites daily across various locations, including the main operating room, the special delivery unit, oncology clinic, gastroenterology suite, sedation unit, interventional radiology, MRI, proton therapy, and three ambulatory surgery centers in addition to the Philadelphia Campus and King of Prussia Campus.
• In total, the Division provides over 45,000 anesthetics annually.
• The major emphasis of the Academic Clinician track is ongoing teaching and clinical excellence, and a sustained record of professionalism.
• The expectation is that there will be a chosen area of concentration that include, but are not limited to, education, clinical operations, community service, quality and safety, health equity, diversity and inclusion, health policy, and global health to name a few.
• Evidence of academic productivity and leadership in projects related to an area of focus will be required.

Requirements

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex, multi-site division with diverse clinical programs. Key responsibilities include overseeing personnel, managing clinical operations, and leading the division in achieving the Department’s tripartite mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Skills

The successful candidate will be expected to have expertise in the specific area of Anesthesiology with a focus on Pediatric Anesthesiology, ABA certification with subspecialty certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology, and Pennsylvania licensure.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay

The rank will be commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The rank will be commensurate with experience.