Duke Anesthesiology seeks Division Chief, Veterans Affairs - Duke Health

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 successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Anesthesiology Service at the Durham VA Health Care System and advancing the departments mission and vision through synergisms and collaborations between the Duke and VA health systems. 

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 also 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. Promote leading-edge research and cultivate an environment of academic curiosity and collaboration
8. Prepare and coordinate as needed, financial requests and contract information with the departments Business Office, as well as manage division finances through acceptable Duke and Departmental accounting practices and policies
9. For more information about Duke Anesthesiology and the Division of Veterans Affairs, visit: https://anesthesiology.duke.edu/

Duke University is located in the greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, which offers wide-ranging options in residential communities, social activities and nightlife. The three major academic institutions within the Triangle, along with Research Triangle Park (a globally-renowned mecca for technology companies), have made the area culturally diverse, economically prosperous, and nationally recognized as one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit: https://community.duke.edu/.

Please apply on PracticeMatch and at the link below.

This Duke Department of Anesthesiology position requires joint appointment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, for which candidates will be evaluated and selected based on VA criteria, and for which all interested candidates must apply separately here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/812570300

With a deep commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Duke University will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working, learning and care environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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

Please Note: In order to be considered for this position, you must attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and then complete the Duke required information on the following page.