Chief of the Division of Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at Yale School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Chief of the Division of Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology. We seek a board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist with oustanding clinical, leadership, and academic credentials.

This is a pivotal leadership role within the department. The Division Chief will oversee all aspects of adult cardiac anesthesiology and report directly to the Chair of Anesthesiology. The Chief will work in close partnership with the Vice Chair for Clinical Operations, perioperativer leadership, and subspecialty anesthesia leaders to advance the division's clinical excellence, innovation, and academic mission.

The Chief will serve as the Department’s primary liaison to institutional leadership in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, and the Yale Heart and Vascular Center. Key responsibilities include the oversight and strategic development of adult cardiac anesthesiology services across the York Street campus and affiliated delivery networks. The Chief will actively participate in institutional forums and work collaboratively with perioperative and cardiovascular leaders to align clinical strategy, enhance interdisciplinary care, and advance shared academic and quality improvement goals.

The candidate for this role should:

• Hold current Board Certification in Anesthesiology
• Hold current Board Certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography or equivalent
• Be eligible for Medical Licensure in Connecticut
• Be eligible for the position of Associate or Full Professor in the Yale School of Medicine

• Possess organizational and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with all members of the Adult Cardiac Anesthesia team both clinically and administratively.
• Have strong teaching skills that will be integral to resident and fellow education.
• Be experienced with the relevant administrative and regulatory issues.
• Be supportive of research and be able to work with others in research design and conduct.
• Be proficient in interpersonal skills for multi-disciplinary team building.
• Be experienced in management as a Division or Section leader with vision.
• Be innovative, forward thinking, and fiscally responsible.

The Division of Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology provides care for over 8,000 patients in a variety of clinical settings including operating rooms and interventional cardiology/radiology locations.  There is an established Cardiothoracic Fellowship Training Program with four fellows accepted annually as well as an opportunity to work with anesthesia residents.  There are robust clinical/translational research programs within the Department including opportunities for T-32 and National Clinical Scholar Physicians.

Questions specific to this position may be sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.