Division Chief of General Anesthesiology, Clinician-Educator - CHOP
University of Pennsylvania

Division Chief of General Anesthesiology, Clinician-Educator - CHOP

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Oct 10, 2024
Close Date:
Oct 10, 2026
Description:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Anesthesiology with a focus on Pediatric Anesthesiology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. ABA certification with subspecialty certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pennsylvania licensure required. This leadership role will be an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

We seek a board-certified pediatric anesthesiology expert to lead one of the nation's largest and most academically productive pediatric anesthesia divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex, multi-site division with diverse clinical programs. Key responsibilities include overseeing personnel, managing clinical operations, and leading the division in achieving the Department's tripartite mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

The Division of General Anesthesiology is comprised of over 60 faculty with diverse clinical, educational, and scholarly interests, as well as 30 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), 11 fellows, and over 14 staff members. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include developing systems for mentoring faculty and staff in the division to promote productive, rewarding careers and academic advancement.

Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of clinical anesthesia and medical direction in the Operating Rooms and other anesthetizing locations at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The Division leads multiple robust clinical programs, including fetal-maternal anesthesia, acute and chronic pain, neuroanesthesia, and proton therapy. With support from the Anesthesia Resource Center, the Division staffs over 40 care sites daily across various locations, including the main operating room, the special delivery unit, oncology clinic, gastroenterology suite, sedation unit, interventional radiology, MRI, proton therapy, and three ambulatory surgery centers in addition to the Philadelphia Campus and King of Prussia Campus. In total, the Division provides over 45,000 anesthetics annually.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include advancing the Division's research and academic missions.

The Division Chief will play a pivotal role in advancing the Division's research and academic missions. Responsibilities include developing and fostering collaborative research programs, managing infrastructure to support ongoing research efforts, allocating academic time and resources, and supporting and fostering funded research within the Division and across the Department. The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine maintains a robust, well-funded research enterprise, encompassing basic science, translational, clinical, and health services research programs that span all areas of anesthesiology and critical care medicine. The non-tenure Clinician Educator track involves a substantial commitment to research and evidence of continuous scholarly productivity reflecting a defined focus is required. Candidates can learn more about faculty tracks at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania https://www.med.upenn.edu/oaa/assets/user-content/documents/Academic Review/COAP/PSOMFacultyTrackDescriptions.pdf

The Division Chief reports to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and works closely with the other Division Chiefs, the Associate Chairs, and the Vice Chair in the Department.

The Division Chief will oversee the clinical, research, and educational activities of the Division, lead recruiting efforts in the Division, provide career development and mentoring for all Division faculty and fellows, and conduct annual performance reviews for Division faculty.

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Vinay Nadkarni, via email at nadkarni@chop.edu.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).