DescriptionGeneral statement of purpose of the position:The Division Chief for Anesthesia Critical Care is responsible for promoting excellence in provision of intensive care service across UVA Medical Center. They are also responsible for creating a strategy and a clear vision for the division to contribute to the department and medical center missions. In this position, the division chief will work closely with the ICU medical directors, surgeons and proceduralists to deliver the highest quality care through the development of clinical pathways and best practice guidelines for critical care patients. They will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality and efficiency of the services provided in intensive care areas where Anesthesia Critical Care Division members practice. The division chief shall be the leader of academic activities in the division.
Reporting Relationships and Position ResponsibilitiesReporting:In this capacity, They will report to the chair, and various vice chairs (for corresponding areas) of the Department of Anesthesiology.
Responsibilities :1) Partner with the Vice Chair for Clinical Operations to coordinate division member scheduling between the ORs and the ICUs.
2) Design protocols and processes to optimize provision of critical care.
3) Collaborate with medical director and nursing leadership in locations where Anesthesia Critical Care Division members practice to optimize the quality and efficiency of care.
4) Address quality issues and concerns that may emerge through (Be Safe) events relevant to critical care.
5) Attend > 65% of the monthly anesthesia leadership team meetings.
6) Hold and lead regular meetings for their division to discuss issues related to the (subspecialty) anesthesia service (clinical, educational, academic and community engagement).
7) Partner with anesthesia critical care fellowship leadership to facilitate the recruitment of candidates into the program.
8) Work closely with the residency or fellowship program leadership to ensure residents' and fellows' educational goals are met and their evaluations are submitted in a timely manner.
9) Work closely with the residency or fellowship program leadership to ensure a relevant, up to date didactic program exists for residents' and fellows' education in critical care medicine.
10) Play a pivotal role in the development and mentorship of the faculty of the division. In this capacity, the division chief will work closely with the Vice Chair for Faculty Development to achieve this goal.
11) Nominate faculty for local, regional, and national awards if they meet criteria. Nominations should be made to the Vice Chair for Faculty Development.
12) Promote the academic mission of the division including but not limited to advancing division relevant research and clinical trials.
13) Ensure that the division is represented in national subspecialty meetings by various faculty members.
14) Submit a yearly evaluation for faculty members to the chair. This evaluation will be part of the annual faculty evaluation.
15) Ensure billing compliance within the division.
16) Assist in recruiting new faculty to the division and help with new faculty onboarding.
17) Promote ASPIRE values within the division, as well as help to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
QualificationsQualified candidates must have a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree and must have completed an ACGME accredited anesthesiology residency training program and a critical care medicine fellowship. Qualified candidates must be American Board of Anesthesiology certified and hold sub-specialty certification in critical care medicine.
At a minimum, the open position requires the applicant have served in an academic faculty position as an intensivist and anesthesiolgist for at least 5 years and have significant leadership experience.
Application Instructions Please apply through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/148411
Complete an application online and submit:
- CV
- Cover Letter - please include how you learned about this position
- Contact information for at least 3 references
