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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.

Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Overview Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description Children’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.

The Division Chief will serve as the primary physician leader for Anesthesiology and Pain Management for the Children’s health care system as well as the academic Division Chief for Pediatric Anesthesiology for the Department of Anesthesiology of the Emory University School of Medicine. The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership and oversight for quality, safety, and clinical operations. He/She will guide the design of care delivery advancing care consistency, efficiency, and a culture of excellence in the Division.

The Division includes 65 physicians, more than 90 anesthetists and over 25 Nurse Practitioners who serve patients at the Egleston and Scottish Rite Hospital locations as well as 2 ambulatory surgery centers (Meridian Mark, Satellite Boulevard) and Center for Advanced Pediatrics (CAP). As the leader of the Division, he/she will be responsible for clinical program development, faculty recruitment, workforce development, the growth and advancement of research, scholarly activity, and educational excellence of the trainees within the Division.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding clinical and academic leader with demonstrated ability to set a vision, position the team to execute, effectively inspire, manage, and mentor others. He/She will be an individual who has a passion for providing outstanding care, scholarly work, and a desire to improve systems and processes to maximize efficiency. The Division Chief will be a leader that demonstrates the collaborative ability to work well with multiple partners and stakeholders.

The Division Chief is responsible for the Anesthesiology and Pain Management delivery model design and clinical operations across the enterprise. He/She will oversee the strategic leadership of the division with the development of faculty, fellows and trainees, academic excellence and increasing research and scholarly activity.

This leader will advance a culture of excellence, accountability, and care innovation. He/She will be dedicated to performance measures by providing the highest quality patient care and clinical care standards driven by patient safety and regulatory requirements, clinical outcomes monitoring, and patient and family experience expectations.

This leader will continue to raise the bar with contemporary training programs, mentorship platforms, clinical delivery, service, and a strong commitment to research efforts.

It is anticipated that the Division Chief will be a visible, inspiring leader with a clinical practice presence to foster credibility and to develop an appreciation for division operations and its providers. Furthermore, a clinical presence will allow this leader to identify potential solutions and see the impact of these initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical

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.

Ensures compliance with all relevant Department, clinic, and hospital policies and 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.

Assigns clinical, administrative, educational, service, research, and teaching roles to the physicians and faculty in ways that promote the division and department.

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

Demonstrates accountability for financial performance and stewardship of resources.

Research

Encourages, guides, and supports a comprehensive vision for research activities across the enterprise.

Ensures responsible and compliant conduct of research.

Supports faculty in attracting, leveraging, and retaining sponsored research and grant dollars.

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.

Candidate Qualifications Education

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.

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

Personal Characteristics

A transformational and strategic leader who can establish an inspiring vision.

A mentor with strong coaching skills to nurture the development of team members.

An individual of the highest integrity with high levels of energy, maturity, and flexibility.

Procedure for Candidacy Qualified 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.

Additional Details Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

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