Division Director, Pediatric Anesthesiology - AUGUSTA, United States - AMN Healthcare

Description

Job Description & Requirements
Division Director, Pediatric Anesthesiology
StartDate: ASAP

The Division of Pediatric Anesthesia at Children's Hospital of Georgia, part of Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia, and now part of Wellstar MCG Health System, seeks a Director of General Pediatric Anesthesia Services to oversee the ongoing development, growth, and oversight/authority of the Pediatric Anesthesia Program. The pediatric anesthesia care team has experienced significant growth in recent years and currently consists of 8 board-certified anesthesiologists with subspecialty training in pediatric anesthesia. Candidates must be MDs or DOs, board-certified, and fellowship-trained in pediatric anesthesia.

Our partnership with Wellstar Health System represents a powerful alliance between Wellstar Health System, the University System of Georgia, Wellstar MCG Health, and one of the nation's best public medical schools, Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia (MCG), to propel medical education and research forward. The possibilities that lie ahead are extraordinary, and we can't wait to expand our shared commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of the people we serve across our great state. We are forging a path toward a brighter, healthier future for Georgia and beyond.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain a pediatric anesthesia service line
• Define and lead the Pediatric Section research strategy by expanding clinical, translational, and basic research
• Clinical 80%/education and teaching 5%/ research 5%/ administration 10%
• Join 8 board-certified anesthesiologists with subspecialty training in pediatric anesthesia (5 general and 3 cardiothoracic pediatric anesthesiologists) 2 section directors, 7 CRNAs, 1 pediatric anesthesia fellow, and up to 5 anesthesia residents
• Children's Hospital of Georgia is the only facility in the region dedicated exclusively to the surgical care of children
• The pediatric anesthesia division provides state-of-the-art anesthesia and perioperative care to approximately 6,500 surgical patients annually
• Augusta University is ranked a Best College by US News & World Report

Community Information - Diverse and Culturally Vibrant Southern City
Augusta is Georgia's second-oldest and third-largest city. It sits on the banks of the Savannah River and is the midway point between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, giving you easy access to weekend getaways. You'll enjoy its rich mix of history and Southern hospitality.

• Georgia is a Best State to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)
• Host location of the Masters golf tournament each spring
• Visit the Riverwalk and numerous museums, gardens, and historical sites
• Home to Augusta University and Paine College
• Location for the next generation of musicians, foodies, artists, and entrepreneurs
• Excellent nightlife offering live music, theater, and myriad eateries
• Year-round outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate its many beautiful lakes and trails
• Home to minor league baseball and professional roller derby and rugby teams

Facility Location
Georgia's second oldest and second largest city is best known for hosting The Masters—the first and most prestigious professional golf tournament of the year. Nicknamed the "Garden City," Augusta boasts beautiful tree-lined streets, stately historic mansions and dozens of cultural attractions. Stroll down the riverwalk framing the city or grab a bite to eat at one of its bistros specializing in real Southern cuisine.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Anesthesia, Physician, Healthcare, Health Care, Patient Care, Hospital, Medical, Doctor, Perioperative Medicine, Perioperative, Md, ANES