Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia-Anesthesiology (Open Rank Professor)
University of Tennessee at Martin
Salary undisclosed
Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.
JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.
Description
Duties include direct patient care, as well as teaching and supervising nurse
anesthetists and residents. Opportunities for clinical and basic science research are
available, and participation is encouraged.
Other Chief Responsibilities Include:
- To support the vision, mission, core values, and goals of the institution through teaching, service, patient care, and research.
- Seeking to serve on committees and boards for state/federal government agencies,
professional societies, and/or within the College of Medicine.
- Actively engaging in community service with students/residents.
- Conducting basic or clinical research, and/or other scholarly activities, that will qualify for appropriate promotion and tenure.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: M.D. or equivalent degree. Completion of an accredited residency required with sub-certifications/training highly preferred.
LICENSES: Must be Board certified or Board eligible by the ABA. Eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee. Current unrestricted licensure as a physician in Tennessee. Current certification DEA number
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
About this role
Leading the pediatric cardiac anesthesia program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center means taking on both clinical and academic leadership in a major academic medical institution. You would provide direct anesthesia care to pediatric cardiac patients while overseeing the training of nurse anesthetists and residents, positioning you as a mentor and clinical leader in a specialized field. The role also expects active participation in research—whether basic science or clinical—as part of your scholarly contributions and pathway to promotion and tenure.
Beyond the operating room, this Chief position involves institutional service through committee work, engagement with professional societies and government agencies, and community involvement with trainees. You'll be part of UTHSC's statewide network, which spans four major regional locations and operates Tennessee's largest residency and fellowship programs. The role requires Board certification or eligibility through the ABA, an active Tennessee medical license, and DEA certification.
Memphis offers a lower cost of living than many comparable cities while providing the cultural amenities and medical infrastructure of a major metropolitan area. If you hold an M.D. or equivalent with pediatric cardiac anesthesia training and are seeking a leadership role that balances clinical practice, education, and research within a public academic health system, this open-rank appointment may align with your career goals.
This role's local market on JobMinglr
Pay for this role
The employer didn't post a pay range for this role. That usually means pay is set in negotiation, which favors whoever arrives with numbers. Check ranges on comparable Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia-Anesthesiology (Open Rank Professor) postings in Memphis, and analyze any offer before you accept it.
Before you apply, worth reading
How JobMinglr reads this job
Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.