Section Head - Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Section Head

Henry Ford Health is seeking a leader to serve as the Section Head of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology within the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a world-class team of anesthesiologists and clinical professionals in a tertiary/quaternary care academic medical center renowned for its expertise in complex cardiac surgery, cardiac and lung transplantation, interventional cardiology, and its cutting-edge structural heart program. Henry Ford Health is affiliated with Michigan State University and Wayne State University as academic partners.

The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to help shape the future of intra- and peri-operative cardiovascular care at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. The Section Head will oversee clinical care, research, education, and the development of innovative anesthesia protocols within the cardiovascular domain. They will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, cardiologists, and intensivists, to provide exceptional anesthesia services for high acuity patients, including those undergoing heart surgery, transplantations, mechanical circulatory support, interventional cardiology, and structural heart interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the delivery of high-quality anesthesia care to patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, heart transplantation, lung transplantation, and complex aortic surgeries.
• Oversee anesthesia for complex trans-catheter interventions, electrophysiology procedures, and high-risk perioperative management.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other specialists in the development of best in practice care pathways and individualized care plans for complex patients.
• Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of anesthesia protocols and practices aligned with the institution's high standards for patient safety and outcomes.
• Maintain and advance the high-quality practice of perioperative echocardiography.

• Lead and mentor the cardiovascular anesthesia team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and teamwork.
• Provide clinical education and training to residents, fellows, and medical students in anesthesiology, with a particular focus on cardiovascular anesthesiology and cutting-edge cardiac procedures.
• Develop and participate in advanced cardiovascular anesthesiology education, including lectures, workshops, and hands-on training for healthcare professionals.

• Foster research in cardiovascular anesthesiology, with an emphasis on clinical outcomes, novel anesthesia techniques, patient safety, and innovations in cardiovascular care.
• Collaborate with clinical and translational researchers to develop and implement evidence-based anesthesia protocols and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine.
• Lead and/or support multi-disciplinary research projects, securing funding for initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and improving patient care in the cardiovascular anesthesia field.

• Lead the cardiovascular anesthesia division within the Department of Anesthesiology, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and policies.
• Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical services, and cardiology to optimize patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation for the cardiovascular anesthesia team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, training, and equipment.
• Monitor quality improvement initiatives and patient safety metrics related to anesthesia services for cardiovascular patients.

• Act as a key liaison between anesthesiology, cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, and other clinical departments, facilitating collaboration and effective communication among teams.
• Participate in hospital committees related to cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, transplantation, structural heart disease, and echocardiography, contributing expertise to enhance patient care and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology.
• Board Certification in Advanced Transesophageal Echocardiography.
• An additional Critical Care fellowship is welcome but not required.
• Approximately 5 8 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular anesthesiology, with substantial experience in complex cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, and structural heart interventions is expected.
• Ability to obtain or soon advance to the Associate Professorial rank.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally within an academic medical center, with a demonstrated track record of managing teams and improving clinical outcomes.
• Strong commitment to medical education and the development of the next generation of anesthesiologists.
• Experience in clinical research, with a focus on cardiovascular anesthesia or related fields is desired.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-pressure, fast-paced clinical environment and navigate complex, multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cutting-edge structural heart interventions such as trans-catheter valve repair/replacement and other advanced cardiology techniques.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety in a high acuity setting.
• A history of mentorship, teaching, and scholarly activity.
• Qualifications for an academic rank of Associate Professor or higher is desirable.
• A track record of research funding and publishing high-impact clinical research is also desirable.