Description

CHEO is recruiting a Department Chief and full-time pediatric anesthesiologist to actively lead clinical care, teaching and research in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. As one of 8 CHEO Medical Department Chiefs, the Chief of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine is a key medical leader within the organization. The successful candidate will oversee the quality and safety of clinical care provided by the Department, and as Co-Medical Director of Perioperative Services will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Surgery and the Director of perioperative services to co-lead the clinical Perioperative Services Patient Care leadership Team (PCLT).

Presently there are 19 anesthesiologists and two pediatric anesthesia fellows within the Department. A dedicated team of anesthesia assistants affiliated with our department provide on call coverage.

The Department is an integral part of the University of Ottawa’s Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certified residency program in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and runs a Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship program. Professionalism, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are the trademarks of our practice.

CHEO invites applications from visionary and innovative candidates who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills across the clinical, academic and administrative domains. The successful candidate is adaptive and can lead teams through change; and has a proven record of achievement. Candidates must be eligible for a full-time academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. CHEO is a bi-lingual organization and while English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

Eligibility for a license to practice medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is mandatory. Candidates must have FRCPC or equivalent certification in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in pediatric anesthesiology.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th Century acute care hospital into a 21st Century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has twice been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region.

Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.