The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center, the clinical partner of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine in Worcester, MA, is looking for a Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia. The Department comprises 160 clinical providers with diverse cultural backgrounds, delivering state of the art perioperative care across a clinical platform which has grown to include 7 clinical sites : three hospitals, two ambulatory surgery centers, and two GI centers.
- This position offers an opportunity to lead the Pediatric Anesthesia Division covering over 3000 pediatric surgical procedures annually, including a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center with over 300 activations per year, and the care of a NICU population with more than 600 low birth weight and high-risk infants cared for annually by 8 Pediatric Anesthesia Faculty members in the Division.
- The position offers a Hybrid call structure with in-house first call, and home pediatric anesthesia call.
The Chief will be able to contribute to our academic mission through engagement in medical student and resident teaching, medical simulation, QI work, and research. Please visit http : / / www.umassmed.edu / anes / to learn more about the Department.
In addition to leadership of the Pediatric Anesthesia Service, UMass Memorial Medical Center offers the full spectrum of a tertiary academic Health Sciences Center adult case mix :
60,000 anesthetics conducted annually across our clinical platformA busy high-risk Obstetric service with 5000 deliveries / yearOpportunity to participate in the care of adult and pediatric patients at our ambulatory surgery centerResponsibilities
Oversee the onboarding process for new faculty joining the DivisionMaintain the highest level of expertise within the Division, and adherence to evidence-based standards through continuing medical educationSupervise standardization of the day-to-day clinical operations of Pediatric Anesthesia servicesInterface with the leadership of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric procedural services, and perioperative nursing and administration to create an efficient clinical workflowCollaborate with the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and the Chief of Pediatric Surgery to implement evidence-based clinical protocols for pediatric patients undergoing surgical and procedural careTraining and supervision of residents, CRNAs, SRNAs, and neonatology fellowsLiaise with faculty in the Children’s Medical Center to improve clinical care through a joint faculty appointment in the Department of PediatricsParticipate in governance workgroups for the Children’s Medical CenterSupport professional and clinical advancement of faculty in the DivisionEducate the Anesthesiology Department in advancements for Pediatric AnesthesiaSupport and conduct collaborative research in advancement of Pediatric Anesthesia. The Division is currently leading clinical trials on prevention of postoperative pediatric delirium and is supporting novel gene therapy studies at UMass Chan Medical SchoolSupport the Department’s goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practiceWhat We Offer
A competitive salary of $460,000-$510,000, generous sign-on bonus of $50,000, and ability to participate in year-end performance incentive programNine weeks paid time offLTD, STD, CME, health, dental, vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement planBuilt-in post-call days to promote work-life balanceAbility to generate additional income with incentivized voluntary additional callMalpractice Insurance through UMMHC with a tail coverage and robust hospital Risk ManagementDepartmental support of career advancement, both academic and clinicalResearch mentorshipRequirements
MD, DO or foreign equivalent,and qualify for a Massachusetts licenseBoard certification / eligibility in AnesthesiologyFellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology. Board certification a plus.Proven track record of relevant leadership experiencesInterested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae addressed to :
Matthias Walz MD, FCCPProfessor of Anesthesiology and Surgery
Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
C / O Krystal Vincent Krystal.Vincent@umassmemorial.org
As the leading employer in central Massachusetts, we look to draw talent and ideas from individuals of different backgrounds and viewpoints
Salary : $460,000 - $510,000
