The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 4 months ago
Chair of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is seeking a Chair of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief to lead its Department of Pediatrics and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee clinical divisions, enhance research portfolios, and foster community engagement to improve pediatric health outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Pediatrician-in-Chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UTHSC, providing strategic leadership as the senior physician executive
Oversee 19 clinical divisions, 270 faculty members, a team of advanced practice providers, 73 pediatric and med/peds residents and 71 fellows
15 ACGME-accredited pediatric subspecialty fellowship programs
A robust research infrastructure combined NIH funding at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and UTHSC of $91 million and additional nonfederal external grant funding of $31.6 million at Le Bonheur
Lead a highly engaged faculty with a deep commitment to the community and region
Drive programmatic growth, foster a collaborative culture, and champion an atmosphere where all members of the community feel welcome, can thrive, and achieve success
Lead strategic and operational planning to advance clinical excellence, research innovation, education, and community engagement
Dedicate efforts to education at all levels, mentoring and developing faculty to cultivate the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and leaders
Prioritize addressing health disparities within the community and region, striving to remove barriers to access to care
Engage donors and institutional partners to expand clinical and research programs, working with an engaged philanthropic community to grow Le Bonheur’s $77 million endowment to $100 million within five years
Facilitate the strong clinical and research relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Enhance partnerships with other clinical and academic partners in Memphis and across our four UTHSC sites serving the children of Tennessee in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville
Shape the future of the department through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education
Qualification
Required
MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
Board Certification in Pediatrics or one's subspecialty area of practice
Eligibility for permanent, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
Academic accomplishments meriting appointment at the rank of a Tenure-Track Professor at UTHSC
Leadership experience in a comprehensive academic medical center and children's hospital
Significant experience working with hospital and practice plan administration
Proven expertise in implementing quality and process improvement initiatives, with a focus on patient experience, population health, and cost of care, in alignment with Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) principles
Absolute integrity, ethical and moral behavior, and adherence to strict privacy and confidentiality standards
A demonstrated track record as an effective manager with a participatory style; should be a mentor, coordinator, delegator, developer and coach
System thinker. Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented
Is action oriented and full of energy for challenges; makes difficult decisions as needed; seizes opportunities as they arise; effectively copes with changes; shifts gears comfortably
Strong financial acumen
Strong communication skills are necessary, particularly verbal and listening communication skills; candidates must be articulate and able to provide fresh, creative ideas and solutions
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$10.91MKey Investors
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2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
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