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Vice Chair, Research and Program Development Anesthesiologist -Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware na The Nemours Foundation

The Nemours Foundation · Wilmington, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite

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Job Summary: The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Wilmington, DE, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Vice Chair for Research and Programmatic Development in Pediatric Anesthesiology. This full-time role is crucial for advancing our research initiatives, developing innovative programs to enhance pediatric anesthesiology practices, including the development of a Fetal Anesthesiology program, and advancing the mission and vision of the department. This Vice Chair will collaborate with the Chair of Anesthesiology and other departmental and institutional leadership in these areas as well as others as the department evolves over time.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with department and institutional leaders to enhance the department’s research infrastructure and programmatic development, including fetal anesthesiology and other areas as the department evolves.

  • Lead and coordinate research projects and activities across the department, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and promotion of research integrity.

  • Develop and implement programmatic initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes, including development of a fetal anesthesia program in conjunction with the Advanced Delivery Unit team, as well as use data to drive operational changes to improve quality.

  • Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to drive research and programmatic goals.

  • Ability to drive innovation and stay abreast with the latest advancements in anesthesiology

  • Mentor and support junior faculty and researchers in their professional development and academic goals.

  • Secure funding through grants and other sources to support research activities.

  • Present research findings at national and international conferences.

  • Publish research results in reputable journals.

  • Provide expert anesthesia care to fetal patients during surgical procedures.

  • Develop and implement protocols and guidelines for fetal anesthesia and other clinical areas as needed.

  • Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care for fetal patients.

  • Strong project management skills and ability to motivate others.

 

Qualifications:

  • MD, DO or foreign equivalent. 

  • Board certification in Anesthesiology.

  • Subspecialty board certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

  • In possession of/eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

  • At least 5 years of experience in clinical operations and research within a Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, ideally gained within an academic institution.

  • Strong record of teaching, program administration, facilitating research, and cultivating academic-clinical collaborations, including support of trainees and other faculty.

  • Academic accomplishments which merit appointment at the rank of associate or full professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

  • Proven track record in research with publications in reputable journals.

  • Experience in program development and implementation.

  • Proven track record in clinical care in fetal anesthesiology.

  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

  • Interest in interdisciplinary research programs and a record of extramural funding preferred.

 

How to Apply
For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter. 

 

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About Company

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.

In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.
The hospital is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives.
Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care.

We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.

Wilmington, Delaware
Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

Company

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.


As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.


Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.


To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.


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