Division Chief of Anesthesiology - Dayton Children’s / Shriners Hospital

Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:CAGSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:Chief of AnesthesiologyShriners Children’s Ohio in partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital – Dayton, OhioShriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a Chief of Anesthesiology to provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for our pediatric anesthesia program. This physician leader will oversee a team of 3 full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists while maintaining an active clinical practice within a highly specialized surgical environment.Based within Dayton Children’s Hospital, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing anesthesia team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children undergoing complex procedures, including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and select plastic and reconstructive surgeries.The Chief will play a critical role in advancing departmental performance, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, and aligning anesthesia services with institutional priorities and growth initiatives.Department Specific Job Details:Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership and strategic direction for the anesthesia departmentOversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiativesMaintain an active clinical practice delivering pediatric anesthesia careSupervise, mentor, and support a team of Pediatric AnesthesiologistsLead physician recruitment, onboarding, and professional developmentManage operational workflows, scheduling, and departmental efficiencyServe as the primary liaison between anesthesia, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teamsCollaborate closely with surgical and perioperative partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality careClinical PracticeThe anesthesia team operates in an all-MD model without CRNA supervision, running two operating rooms daily. Physicians spend approximately 90% of their time in the operating room, with additional responsibilities including preoperative assessments and occasional PACU coverage.The clinical environment includes a diverse mix of critical and non-critical pediatric patients and offers opportunities to utilize:Regional anesthesiaUltrasound-guided blocksAdvanced airway managementAnesthesia support for laser scar revision proceduresPhysicians work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, surgical technologists, perioperative nurses, physical and occupational therapists, recreational therapy staff, and advanced practice providers.The position includes participation in a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule. There are no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities.QualificationsFellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology requiredBoard certified in AnesthesiologyEligible for medical licensure in the state of OhioDemonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting preferredStrong commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered careExcellent communication, collaboration, and team-building skillsSummaryLocation: Dayton Children's - Main CampusType: Full time