Chief, Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology

Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine

The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the position of Chief, Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology
. This is a unique and exciting leadership opportunity to join one of the nation’s most distinguished academic departments and shape the future of complex cardiovascular perioperative care, clinical innovation, research, and education at a world‑renowned institution.

The Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology plays a central role in delivering cutting‑edge care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, structural heart interventions, electrophysiology procedures, and advanced mechanical circulatory support. The division is closely integrated with the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit (CVCCU), which provides high‑acuity, multidisciplinary care for post‑operative and critically ill cardiac patients.

The incoming Division Chief will lead a dynamic team of faculty, CRNAs, and trainees, while partnering with leaders across cardiac surgery, cardiology, perfusion, critical care, and perioperative services to drive outstanding outcomes. This individual will play a key role in advancing the department’s tripartite mission of clinical excellence, academic innovation, and education leadership.

• Develop and execute a forward‑looking vision for the division aligned with departmental, institutional, and national priorities.
• Represent the division within departmental, health system, and national professional forums.
• Champion a culture of integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Oversee the delivery of safe, high‑quality, and efficient care across all perioperative and procedural cardiovascular services.
• Collaborate with departmental operations leadership to optimize staffing models, coverage strategies, and throughput in ORs, EP labs, cath labs, and the CVCCU.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives, including those related to hemodynamics, blood conservation, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and outcomes tracking.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional faculty.
• Promote an environment of professionalism, wellness, accountability, and career growth.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, development, and promotion.

• Oversee cardiac anesthesia education across the residency, fellowship, and medical student levels.
• Support compliance with ACGME and institutional educational standards.
• Partner with education leaders to enhance curricula, simulation, and mentorship offerings in perioperative cardiovascular medicine.

• Foster a robust academic environment that supports clinical, translational, and operational research.
• Mentor faculty and trainees in academic productivity, grant development, and dissemination of scholarly work.
• Build interdisciplinary research collaborations across ACCM, Surgery, Cardiology, and the broader institution.

• Oversee divisional budgeting, resource allocation, and performance metrics in collaboration with departmental finance leaders.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.
• Steward the division’s clinical productivity, academic mission, and operational sustainability.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Clinical and academic excellence in cardiac anesthesiology and perioperative cardiovascular care.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology and eligibility for Maryland medical licensure.
• Advanced fellowship training and substantial experience in cardiac anesthesiology and critical care medicine.
• A faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
• Proven leadership within complex…