What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.?
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.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
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.
This leader will be dedicated to the implementation of professional and clinical care standards, team-based care driven by evidence-based care guidelines and mutual accountability. 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. This leader will continue to improve education / training and sustain a strong commitment to leading Division research efforts. A full appointment at the appropriate academic level will be included in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics of the Emory University School of Medicine.
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.
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.
- Assures 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
Research
Teaching / Education
Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following credentials :
Education
Experience and Skills
Personal Characteristics
About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ...
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.
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