Section Head, Cardiovascular Section, Department of Anesthesiology

Henry Ford Health is seeking a leader to serve as the Section Head of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology within the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a world-class team of anesthesiologists and clinical professionals in a tertiary/quaternary care academic medical center renowned for its expertise in complex cardiac surgery, cardiac and lung transplantation, interventional cardiology, and its cutting-edge structural heart program. Henry Ford Health is affiliated with Michigan State University and Wayne State University as academic partners.

The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to help shape the future of intra- and peri-operative cardiovascular care at one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. The Section Head will oversee clinical care, research, education, and the development of innovative anesthesia protocols within the cardiovascular domain. They will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, cardiologists, and intensivists, to provide exceptional anesthesia services for high acuity patients, including those undergoing heart surgery, transplantations, mechanical circulatory support, interventional cardiology, and structural heart interventions.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology.
• Board Certification in Advanced Transesophageal Echocardiography.
• An additional Critical Care fellowship is welcome but not required.
• Approximately 5 – 8 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular anesthesiology, with substantial experience in complex cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, and structural heart interventions is expected.
• Ability to obtain or soon advance to the Associate Professorial rank.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally within an academic medical center, with a demonstrated track record of managing teams and improving clinical outcomes.
• Strong commitment to medical education and the development of the next generation of anesthesiologists.
• Experience in clinical research, with a focus on cardiovascular anesthesia or related fields is desired.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-pressure, fast-paced clinical environment and navigate complex, multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cutting-edge structural heart interventions such as trans-catheter valve repair/replacement and other advanced cardiology techniques.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety in a high acuity setting.
• A history of mentorship, teaching, and scholarly activity.
• Qualifications for an academic rank of Associate Professor or higher is desirable.
• A track record of research funding and publishing high-impact clinical research is also desirable.

The Henry Ford Health's flagship institution, Henry Ford Hospital (HFH), is an 802-bed tertiary care hospital, education and research complex in Detroit's New Center area. The hospital is recognized for clinical excellence and innovation, particularly in the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, organ transplantation, and treatments for brain, prostate, breast and lung cancers. HFH is a Level 1 trauma center.

• Level 1 Trauma Center - Henry Ford Hospital provides the full continuum of services to the most critically ill and wounded patients. In-house surgical and critical care staff is available 24/7 and is experienced in multiple trauma, difficult tumors and complicated surgeries. 
• Critical Care- Henry Ford Hospital has 156 ICU beds making it the single largest ICU facility in Michigan and one of the largest in the country.
• Surgical ICU (SICU) -The 40-bed SICU is one of the largest in the United States, and is equipped to treat complex patients or those undergoing organ transplantation. The Department of anesthesia provides collaborative critical care coverage in the surgical intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care units at Henry Ford Hospital. Critical care certified anesthesiologists work with intensive care unit teams to provide multi-disciplinary care for the most complex post-operative patients.
• Center for Simulation, Education, and Research- The 12,000-square-foot Center for Simulation, Education and Research at Henry Ford Hospital is fully accredited as a Level 1 Comprehensive Education Institute by the American College of Surgeons and is the most advanced facility of its kind in Michigan and one of the largest in the United States. The Center offers procedural simulation technologies using computerized mannequins and other mechanical devices. It also is a venue for advancing education and assessing the competencies of residents, physicians and other health care workers in the areas of inter-professional team communications, patient safety and doctor-patient communication skills. Reconfigurable suites replicate the emergency department, operating room, intensive care unit, labor and delivery suite, and other hospital environments.
• Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM)- Henry Ford Hospital began a relationship with Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002, and we has been expanding upon it ever since. In 2010, HFHS signed an affiliation agreement with Wayne State that increased the number of Wayne State medical students training in Henry Ford facilities, encourages collaborative research and seek efficiencies through programmatic integration. Third and four year medical students rotate thru Henry Ford Hospital. Members of the Henry Ford Medical Group have clinical faculty appointments at the Wayne State University School of Medicine.