Department of Anesthesiology - Vice Chair Appointment Faculty Position

Vice Chair of Professional Development

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a board eligible/board certified anesthesiologist to join our Emory University team and serve as the Vice Chair of Professional Development.

Staffed exclusively by Emory University School of Medicine faculty, Emory University Hospital is a quaternary-care academic medical center which performs 25,000 anesthetic cases per year and is one of the nation's leading hospitals in solid organ transplants, cancer, neurosurgery, and more.

As a member of the faculty, physicians actively engage in the tripartite mission delivering high-quality clinical care, participating in innovative research, and educating medical students, future anesthesiologists and anesthetists.

Emory University's anesthesiology program includes 48 residents, 20 fellows in ACGME programs such as cardiac, critical care, OB and pain, and non-ACGME programs in neuro anesthesia and liver transplant.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: The Vice Chair for Professional Development will:

• Work with the Division Chiefs on their leadership of the Division and their professional development of the faculty in their division.
• Aid and advise the Chair on the best and most innovative ways to help physicians, faculty and staff to achieve their professional goals.
• Collaborate with the Division Chiefs, the Vice Chairs of Clinical Operations in the hiring process to ensure that the department is staffed with physicians and anesthetists dedicated to excellence in clinical practice.
• Be an active member of the Department Appointments and Promotions Committee.
• Lead the department Professional Development Committee.
• Assist faculty members in understanding the promotions process and CV review when appropriate.
• Advise faculty on the creation of their promotion packet.
• Collaborate with the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs to ensure that faculty are engaged in professional growth and development in clinical anesthesia.
• Help to educate Division Chiefs and other Vice Chairs as appropriate on the performance of Career Conference Performance Reviews (CCPR) each year.
• This individual will also supervise faculty Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) and CPP reviews along with the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs.
• Work with the Vice Chair for Operations on appropriate distribution of nonclinical time based on academic productivity and service needs.

*Must be an active applicant for a faculty appointment within the department to be considered for this Vice Chair of Professional Development role.

Time Allocation: The Vice Chair for Professional Development will receive 20% protected nonclinical time to fulfill the requirements of the post at the discretion of the Chair.

Report: Vice Chair for Professional Development reports to the Chair

Candidate Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible to apply for a medical license in the state of Georgia.
• American Board of Anesthesiology board certified/eligible.
• The VC for Professional Development will have achieved the rank of Associate Professor or higher when they assume the role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting faculty development and promotion processes, collaborating with departmental leadership on recruitment and professional growth initiatives, and participating in performance evaluation and committee activities.
• Criteria for faculty appointment include excellence across clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity.

Atlanta Beckons:

Atlanta provides modern big-city amenities with southern charm, hospitality and a low cost of living. Besides a thriving arts scene, the city also offers world class restaurants, sporting events, historical museums, great school systems, the World of Coke, The Georgia Aquarium and an abundance of cultural attractions. Other features include nationally ranked private and public universities, the countries busiest international airport, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Atlanta's central location also allows drivable access to the Gulf Coast and Florida beaches, Tennessee mountains and even North Carolina skiing. You will love Atlanta.

About Emory:

Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Emory Healthcare is an integrated academic and community healthcare system committed to providing the best care for our patients, educating health professionals and leaders for the future, pursuing discovery research in all of its forms, including basic, clinical, and population-based research, and serving our community. As the clinical enterprise of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, Emory Healthcare is dedicated to the unifying core purpose, core values, and strategic direction of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center.