Physician - Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Division Chief (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Job Description

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Job Title:Physician - Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Division Chief (Open Rank/Track Faculty)Department:

Position Overview

The Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University is seeking a Division Chief for Critical Care Medicine. This nationally recognized and dedicated leader will represent the Department of Anesthesiology throughout the Department and the Medical Center for issues regarding Critical Care Medicine. The Chief will develop and maintain staffing modules to meet the needs of our clinical, teaching and research missions. The medical center is experiencing growth of ambulatory and inpatient services, creating excellent opportunities to build upon and expand our multidisciplinary critical care medicine programs. Our strategic plan includes $4 billion in facilities expansion and programmatic development over the next few years. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Department/Division Overview
The Division of Critical Care Medicine has 15 faculty members. With a mission of providing patient-centered, evidence- based, innovative care, the Department of Anesthesiology led the opening of the first Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at OSUWMC in 1979. With one of the largest sections in the department, the faculty remains key in the hospital’s critical care medicine services. Anesthesiology-trained intensivists care for patients in the SICU with a diverse population, including post-acute care and trauma surgery, transplant surgery, and a dedicated cancer surgical ICU.

Since 2010, the team has directed care in the 30-bed cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit (CVICU). The CVICU is the home for our high-volume ECLS/ECMO and end-stage cardiopulmonary failure program, including a growing number of patients after heart and lung transplant, and post-surgical patients with temporary and long-term left ventricular assist devices (LVAD).

The faculty plays an integral role throughout the medical center and university. Our team actively leads administrative and quality initiatives, including committee chairs and medical directorships. With leadership roles in the College of Medicine and residency/fellowship program, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for medical students, residents and fellows. Faculty members have an emerging role in critical care clinical research, with multiple active studies and a growing national reputation. We are active members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and American Association of Respiratory Care with faculty serving on key committees throughout these organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading an academic division
• Direct day-to-day clinical operations of critical care medicine
• Develop and expand academic, clinical and basic research activities devoted to critical care medicine
• Mentoring and developing faculty throughout the division
• Recruiting and retaining top talent to the program
• Work closely with the Program Director of the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship to assure excellence and full compliance with ACGME guidelines
• Conducts lectures, seminars and related educational offerings, both within the Medical Center and at the regional and national level
• Work closely with institutional development to enhance the philanthropic endeavors of the Division

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD or equivalent
• Fellowship trained in Critical Care Medicine
• Current board certification in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
• Licensed/license eligible to practice medicine in the state of Ohio
• A minimum of 5-7 years of faculty experience in academic healthcare
• Extensive experience building a successful clinical practice
• Demonstrated leadership skills in building innovative programs, as well as faculty development
• Wide-ranging teaching experience and robust research background
• Qualify for academic appointment at an advanced rank
• An active research program in basic, translational, clinical or health services research is strongly desired

How to Apply
Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu

Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure.

The University
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