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Job description
Division Chief of Adult Multi-Specialty, Department of Anesthesiology
University of Virginia – Provost’s Office, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology
The Division Chief of Adult Multispecialty Anesthesiology is responsible for promoting excellence in the provision of perioperative care for patients undergoing general and trauma, ENT, urology, plastics, ophthalmologic, and orthopedic surgery. The chief works closely with the director of offsite anesthesia to optimize care for Non‑OR anesthesia (NORA) procedures, including digestive health, that do not fall under other divisions.
Responsibilities
Design protocols and processes to optimize anesthesia care for surgical and medical procedures within the adult multispecialty division.
Collaborate with nursing leadership, surgeons, and procedures teams to ensure optimal workflow in locations offering adult multispecialty anesthesia services.
Address quality issues and concerns that arise through safety events related to adult multispecialty anesthesia.
Attend at least 65% of monthly departmental Anesthesia Leadership Team meetings.
Hold and lead regular division meetings (at least six per year) to discuss operational, educational, and research issues.
Work closely with residency and fellowship program directors to meet educational goals and submit timely evaluations.
Develop and maintain a robust didactic curriculum for residents and fellows rotating through the service.
Mentor division faculty and report progress to the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs during reappointments and promotions.
Nominate faculty for local, regional, and national awards in coordination with the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs.
Promote the academic mission of the division and ensure representation at national subspecialty meetings.
Participate in the faculty annual evaluation process, providing feedback on each member’s contributions to clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.
Ensure billing compliance within the division and identify opportunities to maximize billing and collections.
Assist with division scheduling, workforce modeling, and recruiting new faculty.
Partner with department administration to develop a robust orientation program for new faculty.
Promote ASPIRE values and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Assist the Chair and Vice Chairs in recruiting new faculty for the division.
Meet with surgeons to address shared goals including efficiency, patient safety, and quality improvement.
Create a strategy and clear vision for the division to contribute to departmental and health system missions, collaborating with surgeons to develop enhanced recovery pathways and practice guidelines.
Qualifications
Board Certification in Anesthesiology.
Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
Eligible for the position of Associate or Full Professor in the UVA School of Medicine.
Experience managing daily operating room operations.
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism.
Experience interacting and negotiating with diverse groups of healthcare providers, including surgeons and nurses.
Experience managing call schedules.
Experience with constructive problem solving.
Experience with relevant administrative and regulatory issues.
Innovative, creative, forward‑thinking, and fiscally responsible.
Committed to an inclusive workplace respecting all team members.
Flexible and collaborative.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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