Department Head of Anesthesiology

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Company: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Location: New Orleans, LA

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Position Number
00023400

Appointment Type

School/Division
MEDICAL SCHOOL

Department
Anesthesiology

Position Summary

Department Head Department of Anesthesiology Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine New Orleans The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans invites applications and nominations for Head of the Department of Anesthesiology. This position is responsible for overseeing the faculty, staff and residents in the Department of Anesthesiology and advancing the educational, clinical and research missions of the department and the School of Medicine. The department head will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and work closely with the leadership of University Medical Center -New Orleans and other locations at which the department faculty provide clinical services. Incumbent will also have the opportunity to work with other clinical and basic science department heads and with directors of our multidisciplinary centers of excellence: the Cardiovascular Center, Neuroscience Center, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center and Cancer Center. The successful applicant must have good leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to outstanding clinical care, quality improvement, education and biomedical research. The successful candidate should be able to provide a vision of excellence for the Department. A record of achievements in clinical service, administration, process improvement, teaching, multi-disciplinary collaborative research and faculty mentorship are essential. The ability to promote an inclusive environment is highly valued. The successful candidate will also work with the departmental staff, dean’s office administration, the faculty group practice (LSU HealthCare Network), and the staff and administration of hospitals to maintain, expand and improve the department’s clinical activities.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education
MD or equivalent

If Other Required Education, please specify
MD/PhD or Equivalent

Discipline(s)

Certifications/Licenses Required
Board Certified in Anesthesiology or be actively enrolled in the maintenance of certification program Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of Louisiana before hire date

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
Ten

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Experience on the faculty of a medical school, and have obtained rank of Associate Professor or Professor

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
U00046P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

Curriculum Vitae should include a full list of publications.
Cover letter should include a brief statement of educational, research, clinical and administrative interests and a vision statement describing their goals in leading a department of anesthesiology.

EEO Statement

LSU Health Sciences Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer for females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

About the School/Department

The LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans encourages women and minority candidates to submit applications for this position.