What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief, BCM Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology position at Society for Pediatric Anesthesia?
Job Title:
Chief, BCM Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Date Posted:
2026-10-16
Job Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Job Requirements:
Required
MD or DO degree.
Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Unrestricted Texas medical licensure.
Preferred
Prior leadership experience as Division Chief, or similar role.
Experience in children's hospital or freestanding pediatric hospital environments.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development.
MD or DO degree.
Board-certified in Anesthesiology.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Board-certified in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Unrestricted Texas medical licensure.
Preferred
Prior leadership experience as Division Chief, or similar role.
Experience in children's hospital or freestanding pediatric hospital environments.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement and program development.
Job Description:
Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology to lead clinical and operational pediatric anesthesia services at CHRISTUS Childrens hospital. The Division Chief partners with hospital, surgical, nursing, and medical staff leaders to deliver safe, efficient, family-centered, evidence-based pediatric perioperative care.
Job Duties
Clinical Leadership
Direct and oversee pediatric general anesthesia services.
Ensure safe, timely, efficient anesthesia care for neonates through adolescents.
Develop and standardize clinical protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
Lead perioperative initiatives in patient safety, quality outcomes, and family experience.
Operational Management
Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage for uninterrupted services.
Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput with perioperative leaders.
Support workforce planning and recruitment as volumes grow.
Evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action.
Quality and Patient Safety
Participate in quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness.
Program Development and Strategic Growth
Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical and procedural services.
Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models.
Develop business plans and staffing models for long-term growth.
Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership.
Education and Academic Mission
Support physician, nursing, APP, resident, and medical student education and continuing professional development.
Job Duties
Clinical Leadership
Direct and oversee pediatric general anesthesia services.
Ensure safe, timely, efficient anesthesia care for neonates through adolescents.
Develop and standardize clinical protocols, care pathways, and evidence-based practices.
Lead perioperative initiatives in patient safety, quality outcomes, and family experience.
Operational Management
Coordinate physician/APP staffing, scheduling, and coverage for uninterrupted services.
Optimize OR efficiency, block utilization, and throughput with perioperative leaders.
Support workforce planning and recruitment as volumes grow.
Evaluate provider performance and recommend corrective action.
Quality and Patient Safety
Participate in quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and Joint Commission, CMS, and accreditation readiness.
Program Development and Strategic Growth
Partner with executives to expand pediatric surgical and procedural services.
Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and care models.
Develop business plans and staffing models for long-term growth.
Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, emergency physicians, and hospital leadership.
Education and Academic Mission
Support physician, nursing, APP, resident, and medical student education and continuing professional development.
Contact information:
Donald Dracoulis, Executive Director
Miriam Hinojosa, Senior Manager
email: DL-BCM-bcm-Christusjobs@bcm.edu
Internal Job Posting #26320
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 #26320
https://www.bcm.edu/careers
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Posted by:
Tunga Suresh MD
Salary : $230,299 - $429,892