What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief, BCM Division of Obstetric Anesthesia position at Society for Pediatric Anesthesia?
Job Title:
Chief, BCM Division of Obstetric Anesthesia
Date Posted:
2026-10-16
Job Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Job Requirements:
Required
MD or DO degree.
Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology or equivalent advanced experience in a high-volume labor and delivery program.
Unrestricted Texas medical licensure.
Preferred
Experience leading anesthesia services within a tertiary care women's hospital, regional perinatal center, or high-risk obstetric program.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development.
MD or DO degree.
Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology or equivalent advanced experience in a high-volume labor and delivery program.
Unrestricted Texas medical licensure.
Preferred
Experience leading anesthesia services within a tertiary care women's hospital, regional perinatal center, or high-risk obstetric program.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development.
Job Description:
Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology to lead anesthesia services for labor and delivery, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric surgery, and postpartum care at CHRISTUS Childrens Hospital. The Chief partners with hospital, surgical, nursing, and medical staff leaders to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered, evidence-based care.
Job Duties
Clinical Leadership
Ensure safe, timely anesthesia, including cesareans and obstetric emergencies.
Ensure 24/7 coverage and rapid response.
Standardize protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
Lead safety, quality, and family-experience initiatives.
Operational Management
Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage.
Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput.
Support workforce planning and recruitment.
Help evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action.
Quality and Patient Safety
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews.
Support Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness.
Program Development and Strategic Growth
Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical/procedural services.
Grow high-risk obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine programs.
Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models.
Develop business plans and staffing models for growth.
Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership.
Education and Academic Mission
Supporting physicians, nursing, and APP education.
Teach residents and medical students when applicable.
Foster professional development and evidence-based practice.
Job Duties
Clinical Leadership
Ensure safe, timely anesthesia, including cesareans and obstetric emergencies.
Ensure 24/7 coverage and rapid response.
Standardize protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
Lead safety, quality, and family-experience initiatives.
Operational Management
Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage.
Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput.
Support workforce planning and recruitment.
Help evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action.
Quality and Patient Safety
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews.
Support Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness.
Program Development and Strategic Growth
Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical/procedural services.
Grow high-risk obstetric and maternal-fetal medicine programs.
Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models.
Develop business plans and staffing models for growth.
Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership.
Education and Academic Mission
Supporting physicians, nursing, and APP education.
Teach residents and medical students when applicable.
Foster professional development and evidence-based practice.
Contact information:
Donald Dracoulis, Executive Director
Miriam Hinojosa, Senior Manager
email: DL-BCM-bcm-Christusjobs@bcm.edu
Internal Job Posting #26318
https://www.bcm.edu/careers
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Miriam Hinojosa, Senior Manager
email: DL-BCM-bcm-Christusjobs@bcm.edu
Internal Job Posting #26318
https://www.bcm.edu/careers
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Posted by:
Tunga Suresh MD
Salary : $205,292 - $383,213