Chief Anesthesiologist Assistant-(Anesthesiologist Assistant Academic Program)

Position Summary

Academically, will direct and oversee all aspects of the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program, ensuring that the program fulfills its mission, goals, and objectives by performing the ascribed duties personally or through subordinate faculty and staff; complies with all accreditation standards and those established by the School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Performs quality anesthesia care services to surgical patients at Memorial Hermann Hospital and ASC.
• Acts as the liaison between the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program and the department, hospital staff, surgeons and Anesthesiologist Assistants.
• Coordinates and manages the monthly OR schedule, call schedule, and meeting / vacation / sick schedules of the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program program faculty
• Manages HR activities for direct reports regarding : recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.

Academic Responsibilities

Certification / Skills

Completion of an accredited program in Anesthesiologist Assistant, professional certification as an Anesthesiologist Assistant. Computer and technology literate using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office applications, planning and communication technology, and the internet.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of a Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited, two-year Anesthesia Assistant program.

Minimum Experience

Three years of experience as an Anesthesiologist Assistant.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds frequently and / or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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