Opportunity Details

Department of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

Clinician

Associate Professor

Chief of Anesthesia at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital (BJWH)

The Washington University Department of Anesthesiology is seeking qualified applicants for an exciting and critically important leadership role within one of the country's preeminent academic anesthesiology departments at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The Chief of Anesthesia at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital (BJWH), general oversite of the Ambulatory Surgery Century, and will lead the broad clinical and educational responsibilities of the Barnes Jewish West County Division.

 The Barnes Jewish West County Division brings together compassionate, highly skilled clinicians to provide comprehensive anesthesia care at BJWH.  The hospital is a 68 bed licensed facility which serves the local community and supports the practices of local independent physicians and Washington University physicians.  The Division provides expertise in operative, endoscopic and regional anesthesiology as well as providing procedural support all areas of the hospital including the an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and the ICU.

The principal activities of the Barnes Jewish West County Division overseen by the Division Chief include the clinical practice of anesthesiology care, communication with Hospital Leadership and other medical specialties to coordinate care as needed, quality improvement programs, involvement in the strategic growth activities of the hospital, the OC and the ASC, and personnel management of faculty, staff, and trainees within Barnes Jewish West County Division.

  • Board Certification in Anesthesiology and appropriate primary board certification
  • Broad clinical experience in Anesthesiology including general operative and regional anesthesiology.
  • Leadership experience in an academic or community department
  • Ability to participate in analysis of financial and accounting data and communicate it to faculty, administrators, health care professionals, and others in lay terms
  • Ability to oversee the delivery of anesthesiology services which enhance revenue, operate efficiently and effectively, and enhance patient experience and clinician well-being
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with, relate to, and support the activities of a superb faculty as individuals and members of an organized division
  • Leadership as characterized by the ability to develop a common vision for diverse constituents, communicate effectively, sell ideas, and take ownership and responsibility for ideas and actions
  • A management style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, flexibility, trust, and patience
  • Ability to deal with leaders throughout the University, academic medical center, affiliate organizations, and various external agencies and organizations.
  • Personal characteristics, include outstanding verbal communication skills on an individual and group basis, strong writing skills, and an executive demeanor with high emotional intelligence

Administrative duties:

-       Oversee the clinical care provided by faculty, CRNAs, and trainees in the areas of operative, regional, and endoscopic anesthesiology.

-       Oversee the availability and scope of procedural support performed by the Division in other areas of the hospital including the cardiac cath lab, the Emergency Department, the ASC, the OC, and the ICU.

-       Oversee the professional development of faculty, staff, and trainees within the Barnes Jewish West County Division

-       Support quality improvement within the Barnes Jewish West County Division, including investment in faculty members' career development

-       Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Barnes Jewish West County Division

-       Formulate and manage staffing plans for efficient clinical operations

-       Assist with the preparation of annual Barnes West County Division budget/financial plan

-       As Director of Anesthesiology, serve on the Medical Executive Committee, Quality Review Committee, and Credentials Committee for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital.

The department is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and recognizes that there is a long history of systemic prejudice in academic institutions. We welcome applicants from different backgrounds and with various life experiences. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Parks (lisa.parks@wustl.edu) or Audrey Vincent (vincenta@wustl.edu).

11/1/2024

No end date

An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the university’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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