Associate Professor WOT or Professor WOT (Chief of CT Anesthesia) - Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Description

The University of Washington School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Division Chief in the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine (UW APM).  This is an Associate- or Full-Professor-level clinical position with protected time for administrative duties and academic endeavors.  This position will have a reporting line to the UW APM Chair and will work closely with all UW APM vice chairs, division chiefs.  This effort includes all clinical, education, research, and administrative operations within the division.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity to lead a nationally recognized division, drive clinical excellence, advance research initiatives, and foster educational growth.  The Division Chief will oversee all aspects of adult cardiothoracic anesthesia, working collaboratively with departmental and institutional leadership to ensure the highest quality of perioperative care, research, and training.

Key Responsibilities
1.    Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
2.    Oversee the provision of anesthetic care for adult cardiac (including robotic), thoracic, complex vascular surgeries, heart and lung transplantations, minimally invasive structural heart interventions, and advanced electrophysiology procedures.
3.    Maintain and enhance the division’s reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.
4.    Lead faculty recruitment, mentorship, and professional development efforts within the division.
5.    Foster collaborations with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, and critical care medicine to advance multidisciplinary patient care, research, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
6.    Support and enhance the division’s contributions to education and training, including the ACGME-accredited Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship program and the CTA residency rotation.
7.    Promote faculty engagement in clinical and translational research and facilitate external funding opportunities.
8.    Collaborate with perioperative leadership to optimize workflow, efficiency, and resource utilization in the cardiothoracic operating rooms and non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) locations.
9.    Engage in national and international leadership activities, representing the University of Washington in professional societies, conferences, and research initiatives.

Positive Factors for Consideration
•    A record of academic achievement and leadership in clinical care, education, and research in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team, mentor faculty, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
•    A history of successfully securing research funding and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
•    Active engagement in national and international professional societies related to cardiothoracic anesthesiology and/or echocardiography.
•    Experience in the implementation of QI initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
•    Expertise in healthcare systems management, process optimization, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support high-quality perioperative outcomes.
•    Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine and clinical practice.

Why Join Us?
The Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology is nationally renowned and known for its excellence in cardiac imaging, cutting-edge cardiac anesthesiology practices, and its integral role in structural heart imaging and care.  Our faculty are at the forefront of perioperative echocardiography, guiding complex cardiac procedures and advancing the field through pioneering research and education.

The division plays a crucial role in multidisciplinary collaborations with cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, and critical care medicine, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and advancing innovations in cardiac anesthesia.  With a well-established fellowship program and a robust clinical and research infrastructure, the division continues to shape the future of cardiothoracic anesthesiology.

Faculty at the University of Washington benefit from an outstanding professional environment, including opportunities for academic advancement, collaboration with world-class colleagues, and access to cutting-edge resources. The institution provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages, and professional development support to help faculty thrive in their careers.

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