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Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


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DescriptionChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) in partnership with Emory University Departments of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics are seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader with a strong clinical and academic foundation and academic experience to serve as Division Chief, Anesthesiology.

Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical

Oversees the delivery of clinical services in the Division’s areas of practice and develop resources (including personnel and programs) related to these services in conjunction with the respective clinical directors or hospital administrators.

Assures appropriate and continuous coverage of inpatient, outpatient, and consultative services at all relevant clinical sites.

Assures participation of Division personnel in quality improvement, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Builds a high quality, well-developed network of cohesive physician providers. Fosters positive relationships with other clinicians including community and referring providers.

Assures compliance with all relevant Department, clinic, and hospital policies and procedures. Assures compliance with all medical records documentation requirements and appropriate billing procedures.

Ensures that the Division is responsive to the needs of those it serves clinically (patients, families, referring physicians, other divisions/ departments, etc.).

Assumes responsibility for faculty members achieving their productivity targets.

Leadership

Fosters a collegial environment that supports the successful recruitment, retention, and development of outstanding physicians, faculty and staff.

Defines and communicates expectations for physicians and faculty members, providing them with the support he/she need to meet them, and review their performance in individual meetings at least annually.

Assigns clinical, administrative, educational, service, research, and teaching roles to the physicians and faculty in ways that promote the division and department while bearing responsibility for Divisional productivity and academic performance.

Fosters excellent communication, teamwork, and cooperation in carrying out the scholarly, educational, and clinical missions of the Division and the Department.

Provides adequate Divisional infrastructure for faculty and staff to carry out their responsibilities.

Demonstrates accountability for financial performance and stewardship of resources.

Research

Encourages, guides, and supports a comprehensive vision for research activities across the enterprise. Develops the goals and the structure necessary to reach the vision.

Ensures responsible and compliant conduct of research.

Fosters cooperative and interdisciplinary research activities with other divisions, departments, and schools and with community physicians.

Teaching/Education

Ensures the Department of Pediatrics maintains the highest standard in training medical students, residents, and fellows.

Creates, supports, facilitates, and implements the educational programs of the Division, including curricula for medical student, resident, fellow, and anesthetist training.

Candidate QualificationsEducation

Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited school of medicine; Board Certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology and eligible for licensure in Georgia.

An advanced degree in Business, Health Administration, Public Health and/or PhD is a plus.

Experience and Skills

An experienced academic and operational leader with vision, enthusiasm, executive presence.

Significant clinical experience and clinical operations/management experience with the capacity to align/engage physicians and clinicians.

Clinical experience with 5-10 years of administrative or leadership experience in a pediatric hospital or health care setting.

About Children’s Healthcare of AtlantaThe mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Across three hospitals, eight urgent care locations and 13 telemedicine sites, we manage more than 1.2 million patient visits each year from 444,000 unique patients.

Procedure for CandidacyQualified candidates should complete the online application. Questions may be directed to Mark Lotz, Children’s Director of Executive and Physician Recruiting, via email at mark.lotz@choa.org.

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