Chair of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief

Chair of Pediatrics & Pediatrician-in-Chief
On behalf of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, CareerPhysician, LLC, the national leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, invites applications and nominations for the role of Chair, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead one of the nation’s premier academic pediatric programs and university systems and contribute to its longstanding legacy of excellence in clinical care, education, research, and public service.

Position Overview

We seek a visionary and collaborative leader who understands the transformative impact of research, education, and clinical innovation on patient outcomes and the communities they serve. The ideal candidate will have experience in highly matrixed child health organizations, a proven ability to grow clinical programs with multi-institutional support and a strong track record of the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty that represent the communities they serve. As a transparent and engaged leader, the new chair must foster faculty and staff morale and wellness while continually building an inclusive, collegial department culture. The successful candidate will have an established vision for enhancing the department’s research portfolio through institutional collaborations and targeted recruitment and philanthropic efforts.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics or one’s subspecialty area of practice
• Eligibility for permanent, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
• Academic accomplishments meriting appointment at the rank of a Tenure-Track Professor at UTHSC
• Leadership experience in a comprehensive academic medical center and children’s hospital
• Significant experience working with hospital and practice plan administration
• Proven expertise in implementing quality and process improvement initiatives, with a focus on patient experience, population health, and cost of care, in alignment with Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) principles
• Absolute integrity, ethical and moral behavior, and adherence to strict privacy and confidentiality standards
• A demonstrated track record as an effective manager with a participatory style; should be a mentor, coordinator, delegator, developer and coach.
• System thinker. Anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented
• Is action oriented and full of energy for challenges; makes difficult decisions as needed; seizes opportunities as they arise; effectively copes with changes; shifts gears comfortably
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong communication skills are necessary, particularly verbal and listening communication skills; candidates must be articulate and able to provide fresh, creative ideas and solutions.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Wesley Millican, MBA, CEO and Physician Talent Officer, CareerPhysician, c/o Jennifer Weimer at Jennifer@careerphysician.com. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.