Chair, CHRISTUS Department of Anesthesiology, Vice-Chair, BCM - San Antonio, TX

SummaryThe Chair of Anesthesiology serves as the senior physician leader for anesthesia services across CHRISTUS Children's Hospital in San Antonio. The Chair is responsible for establishing the strategic vision, clinical excellence standards, operational performance, physician engagement, quality outcomes, education, and growth of the Department of Anesthesiology.This position provides executive leadership for all anesthesia programs, including pediatric anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology, perioperative services, procedural sedation services, and future anesthesia subspecialty programs. The Chair maintains active clinical practice while serving as the principal physician representative for anesthesia services with hospital leadership, medical staff, and the community.Direct Oversight:Division Chief, Pediatric AnesthesiologyDivision Chief, Pediatric CV AnesthesiologyDivision Chief, Obstetric AnesthesiologyJob DutiesLeadership Responsibilities:Strategic LeadershipClinical Excellence and QualityDepartment OperationsPhysician Leadership and RecruitmentChildren's Hospital DevelopmentMedical Staff LeadershipEducation and ResearchFinancial StewardshipMinimum QualificationsRequiredDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)Board Certification in AnesthesiologyFellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology, Cardiac Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, or another relevant subspecialtyUnrestricted License issued by Texas Medical BoardMinimum of ten (10) years' clinical anesthesiology experienceMinimum of five (5) years of progressive physician leadership experienceDemonstrated success in physician leadership, quality improvement, and departmental managementPreferredExperience within a children's hospital, academic medical center, or large tertiary healthcare systemAdvanced leadership training (MBA, MHA, MMM, CPE, Physician Leadership Institute, or equivalent)Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.