Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology

The UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management is actively seeking an experienced academic obstetric anesthesiologist to serve as the new Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology for the Department. The individual would oversee activities at two sites of service: Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) and William P. Clements Jr., University Hospital (Clements). Parkland Hospital’s Obstetrics Department is one of the busiest in the country, with approximately 12,000 deliveries each year and a 32% cesarean rate. Care for some of the highest risk pregnancies and deliveries in Texas occurs in this unit. The unit at Clements is equally as challenging, caring for an array of patients, many of whom are referred to the medical center due to especially complex medical conditions.  This unit manages approximately 2000 deliveries annually. The OBA Division provides dedicated in-house 24/7 coverage at each facility. All anesthesiology residents rotate through this service, and there are two ACGME-approved OB fellows.  A MOCA-certified simulation center is used for multi-professional and team training. Upon initial appointment the individual would also assume the title of Division Chief of Obstetrical Anesthesiology. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

Key responsibilities for this Division Chief will include direct patient care as well as oversight in the following areas:

• Division and Department representative at OB-specific operational meetings at both facilities.
• Daily clinical service issues.
• Faculty manpower and necessary scheduling of resources.
• Education of faculty, residents, mid-level providers, and medical students.
• Evaluations and interviews for mid-level providers.
• Mentoring junior faculty.
• Facilitation of clinical and translational research.
• Close collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Interested applicants should apply online at  https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu / #2400002C

As benefits a leadership position, the candidate should possess qualifications for appointment at the academic rank of Associate or full Professor.  The successful candidate must also be a superb clinician and educator with at least seven years of experience.  In addition, this individual must:

• Be certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Be fellowship-trained in Obstetrical Anesthesiology.
• Be actively involved in clinical or translational research.
• Be recognized for their contributions to Obstetrical Anesthesiology.
• Be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas as well as a Federal controlled substance license.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.