Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Clinician-Educator - CHOP
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Nov 26, 2025
Job Description
Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology, Clinician-Educator - CHOP
Location: Philadelphia
Open Date: Nov 25, 2025
Deadline: Nov 25, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. The selected candidate will also serve in the role of Division Chief of Cardiac Anesthesiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Expertise is required in the specific area of Anesthesiology with a focus on Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. ABA certification with subspecialty certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pennsylvania licensure are required. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
Teaching responsibilities include developing systems for mentoring faculty and staff in the division to promote productive, rewarding careers and academic advancement.
Clinical responsibilities include the provision of clinical anesthesia and medical direction in the Cardiac Operating Rooms and other anesthetizing locations at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The Division Chief oversees the clinical activities of the Division and coordinates with leaders across the enterprise to optimize clinical operations. The Division supports numerous clinical programs, delivering over 3,100 anesthetics annually to children with congenital and acquired heart disease in the cardiac ORs, catheterization labs, and non-OR locations such as MRI.
The non-tenure Clinician Educator track involves a substantial commitment to research and evidence of continuous scholarly productivity reflecting a defined focus is required. We welcome prospective candidates to visit the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Faculty Life and Professional Development website to learn more about the different tracks: https://www.med.upenn.edu/flpd/career-development/.
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative leader to lead one of the highest-profile premier academic pediatric cardiac anesthesiology divisions. The successful candidate will transform the division in pursuit of achieving CHOP's mission of excellence in clinical care, education, research, and advocacy.
The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine maintains a robust, well-funded research enterprise, encompassing basic science, translational, clinical, and health services research programs that span all areas of anesthesiology and critical care medicine. Operating within the Department's matrixed leadership structure, the Division Chief will support the Associate Chair of Research, the Associate Chief of Research, and the Department's Research Council in advancing the Division's research and academic missions. The Division Chief will collaborate with these Departmental leaders in developing and fostering collaborative research programs, managing infrastructure to support ongoing research efforts, allocating academic time and resources, and supporting and fostering funded research within the Division and across the Department.
The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine's mission is to innovate, deliver clinical excellence, and globally educate and lead pediatric anesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine.
Our vision is to lead the way in providing exceptional patient care, and be a department where people are valued, and data powers change.
Our core values are:
"We not Me," Building a community based on compassion, collaboration, and teamwork
"Teach and Learn," Personal and collective growth through accountability, humility, and trust
"Elevate Together," Shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and advancement
The Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology is in a phase of dynamic growth and expansion and currently includes: 17 Attending Anesthesiologists, 7 Cardiac CRNAs, 1 Advanced Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellow and 1 Nurse Practitioner.
The Division Chief will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and will work closely with the Physician Practice Director, Chief Cardiac CRNA, other Division Chiefs, Associate Chairs, and the Vice Chair
Philadelphia is an ideal East Coast location, combining rich history, a vibrant arts and culture scene, diverse culinary experiences, and a variety of housing options both within the city and its surrounding areas.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a national leader in the advancement of healthcare for children and is consistently in the top 5 in the US News & World Report. Our world-class physicians are internationally recognized experts committed to providing children with the highest quality and most advanced care, delivered with compassion, integrity, and respect.
Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Paul Stricker, via email at STRICKERP@chop.edu.
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