Henry Ford Health · 1 month ago
Section Head - Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHenry Ford Health is seeking a leader to serve as the Section Head of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology within the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine. The successful candidate will oversee clinical care, research, education, and the development of innovative anesthesia protocols, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional anesthesia services for high acuity patients.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the delivery of high-quality anesthesia care to patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, heart transplantation, lung transplantation, and complex aortic surgeries
Oversee anesthesia for complex trans-catheter interventions, electrophysiology procedures, and high-risk perioperative management
Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other specialists in the development of best in practice care pathways and individualized care plans for complex patients
Ensure the development, implementation, and maintenance of anesthesia protocols and practices aligned with the institution's high standards for patient safety and outcomes
Maintain and advance the high-quality practice of perioperative echocardiography
Lead and mentor the cardiovascular anesthesia team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and teamwork
Provide clinical education and training to residents, fellows, and medical students in anesthesiology, with a particular focus on cardiovascular anesthesiology and cutting-edge cardiac procedures
Develop and participate in advanced cardiovascular anesthesiology education, including lectures, workshops, and hands-on training for healthcare professionals
Foster research in cardiovascular anesthesiology, with an emphasis on clinical outcomes, novel anesthesia techniques, patient safety, and innovations in cardiovascular care
Collaborate with clinical and translational researchers to develop and implement evidence-based anesthesia protocols and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine
Lead and/or support multi-disciplinary research projects, securing funding for initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and improving patient care in the cardiovascular anesthesia field
Lead the cardiovascular anesthesia division within the Department of Anesthesiology, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and policies
Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical services, and cardiology to optimize patient care, service delivery, and operational efficiency
Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation for the cardiovascular anesthesia team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, training, and equipment
Monitor quality improvement initiatives and patient safety metrics related to anesthesia services for cardiovascular patients
Act as a key liaison between anesthesiology, cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, and other clinical departments, facilitating collaboration and effective communication among teams
Participate in hospital committees related to cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, transplantation, structural heart disease, and echocardiography, contributing expertise to enhance patient care and organizational goals
Qualification
Required
Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
Board certification in Anesthesiology
Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology
Board Certification in Advanced Transesophageal Echocardiography
An additional Critical Care fellowship is welcome but not required
Approximately 5 – 8 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular anesthesiology, with substantial experience in complex cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, and structural heart interventions is expected
Ability to obtain or soon advance to the Associate Professorial rank
Proven leadership experience, ideally within an academic medical center, with a demonstrated track record of managing teams and improving clinical outcomes
Strong commitment to medical education and the development of the next generation of anesthesiologists
Experience in clinical research, with a focus on cardiovascular anesthesia or related fields is desired
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines
Ability to work effectively within a high-pressure, fast-paced clinical environment and navigate complex, multi-disciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience with cutting-edge structural heart interventions such as trans-catheter valve repair/replacement and other advanced cardiology techniques
Experience in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety in a high acuity setting
A history of mentorship, teaching, and scholarly activity
Qualifications for an academic rank of Associate Professor or higher is desirable
A track record of research funding and publishing high-impact clinical research is also desirable
Company
Henry Ford Health
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.27MKey Investors
Mort Harris
2020-06-04Grant· $0.27M
2018-04-09Grant· $20M
2016-12-05Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Robert Riney
President and CEO
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