Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology
Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology
Outstanding Leadership Position
The Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is seeking a qualified individual to lead the newly created Division of Trauma Anesthesiology. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the flagship hospital the BJC HealthCare system, is ranked among the top U.S. hospitals and is a nationally certified Level I Trauma Center with over 4,000 trauma admissions per year. At 1,100 beds, it is one of the largest hospitals in a multi-state region with a broad catchment area and a significant scope of influence.
The Division of Trauma Anesthesiology is composed of anesthesiology faculty with military, critical care, regional, and cardiac backgrounds and provides 24/7 coverage for all trauma and acute care surgical cases at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We are involved in unique research opportunities and clinical projects, collaborating with physicians throughout the School of Medicine.
The Opportunity
Ø Oversee the professional development of trauma faculty, CRNAs, trainees, and anesthesiology technicians within the Trauma Division
Ø Support clinical operations, safety, and quality improvement within the Trauma Division, including investment in faculty and CRNA career development.
Ø Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Trauma Division
Ø Work with the scheduling teams on daily staffing needs at BJH
Ø Assist with the preparation of annual Trauma Division budget/financial plan
Ø Annual evaluation of Trauma Division faculty
Ø Grow as an institutional leader within WUDA and WUSM
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Compensation for 186 clinical shifts
- Additional $100,000 sign on bonus
- Flexible scheduling arrangements
- 31 days of PTO and 6 holidays
- Immediate University 403b match up to $34,500
- Full health benefits
- Substantial Tuition Benefit with 7 years of service
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Anesthesiology (or eligible) with recognized expertise in trauma, resuscitation, and acute care anesthesiology
- A management style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, flexibility, trust and patience
- Ability to deal with leaders throughout the University, community practice HSOs, private practice surgeons outside WUSM, and other divisions of the Department of Anesthesiology
Our Community
The Department of Anesthesiology has over 200 faculty members and is a national and international leader in diverse areas of research. There are many faculty development opportunities in education, research, patient safety and administration. The medical center is geographically located in a beautiful setting next to Forest Park, a 1300-acre facility that is one of the largest urban parks in the United States! St. Louis is a livable city with multiple eclectic neighborhoods, a healthy arts environment, a burgeoning foodie scene as well as nationally ranked professional baseball, soccer and hockey teams.
