Duke Anesthesiology seeks Division Chief, Veterans Affairs

The Department of Anesthesiology at Duke University Medical Center is seeking exceptional candidates to apply for the position of chief, Division of Veterans Affairs. We seek accomplished candidates with national prominence in the field of Anesthesiology, with deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. Priority will be given to candidates with knowledge of the VA Health Care System, a proven track record of academic productivity, as demonstrated through high-impact publications, thematic-based research, and/or grant funding.

The Division of Veterans Affairs within Duke Anesthesiology staffs one of the leading Anesthesiology Services in the VA Health Care System. Our faculty provide comprehensive, cutting-edge care for complex patients in the operating room and non-operating room locations. The division is responsible for directing and staffing the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, the Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation Clinic, a multidisciplinary Pain Clinic, and innovative pain initiatives such as the Transitional Pain Service and the Inpatient Pain Service. The team is also active in clinical and epidemiologic research and clinical education.

The Division Chief for Veterans Affairs will:

1. Lead the Anesthesiology Service at the Durham VA Health Care System, ensuring excellent patient care with a focus on outcomes
2. Develop the strategic growth plans for the division and participate in health system and departmental initiatives
3. Foster effective collaboration and coordination among Duke Health, the Duke School of Medicine, and the Veterans Affairs Health System
4. Facilitate medical education for medical students, residents and fellows in anesthesiology, critical care and perioperative medicine
5. Enhance faculty development opportunities, including recruitment and retention of engaged and diverse team members
6. Lead innovative scholarship in anesthesiology, pain, perioperative, and critical care medicine
7. Prepare and coordinate as needed, financial requests and contract information with the department’s Business Office, as well as manage division finances
8. For more information about Duke Anesthesiology and the Division of Veterans Affairs, visit: https://anesthesiology.duke.edu/

Interested candidates should submit CV and Letter of Interest at https://www.practicematch.com/physicians/job-details.cfm/1044571

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Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.