Associate Professor or Professor, Division Director, Adolescent & Transition Medicine
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

The Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine seeks a visionary, dynamic, innovative, and collaborative new division director.

DIVISION OF ADOLESCENT AND TRANSITION MEDICINE:
The Division's long-term goals are to transform adolescent health outcomes through:

1. Exceptional primary and consultative care clinical programs

2. High-impact clinical and translational research

3. Innovative educational programs and

4. Effective academic and community partnerships.

The division is renowned nationally and internationally for excellence in adolescent medicine research, clinical care, and education. It features exceptional programs including hospital-based primary care and specialized consultative practices addressing eating disorders, mental health, transgender care, LGBTQ+ health, HIV, substance use disorders, and sexual and reproductive health. The division also provides primary care at the city's juvenile detention center. The division's faculty participate in clinical care, research, and medical education. Some faculty are primarily clinical, others focus on research, many engage in both, and several are also engaged in teaching and administrative duties at both divisional and institutional levels.

Our research mission is to be the leader in innovation and discovery while transforming the lives of youth and their families. We achieve this by conducting collaborative, externally funded research that transforms adolescent health and health equity while mentoring trainees at all levels. Half of our faculty hold external research funding, with $831,746 in extramural funding in FY 2024. Current research focuses on sexual and reproductive health (HIV prevention, HPV vaccines, STI diagnostics), transgender health, environmental influences on puberty, and eating disorder outcomes, with plans to expand research on eating disorders and substance abuse.

The director will serve as the Rauh Chair in Adolescent Medicine. The Rauh Chair was established in 1995 to fund a portion of the Division Director's salary. This endowed chair serves as a permanent tribute to two pioneers in the field of medicine: Joseph (Jerry) M. Rauh, MD who earned an international reputation as one of the founders of Adolescent Medicine and his aunt, Louise W. Rauh, MD who helped forge the way for women in pediatrics and established the first cardiac care program for children in Cincinnati.

Key responsibilities of the position include:
Leadership-

• Develop and lead transformational clinical, educational, and research programs.
• Identify emerging and new areas of emphasis and promise.
• Recruit and retain exceptional and diverse faculty and staff through mentorship and development of academic skills to fulfill the division's mission and responsibilities, including promoting a culture of collaboration, patient-centered care, diversity, and inclusion.
• Collaborate with the divisional business director to manage budgets, allocate resources, identify funding opportunities, and diversify revenue streams for financial sustainability. Achieve excellence in every element of his/her/their activities, including business and support functions.
• Provide impartial, visionary, and collaborative leadership by striking a proper balance of "Division and Institution" with uncompromising integrity and ethics.

Clinical Care-

• Monitor, ensure, and be accountable for faculty, physician, APRN, and staff productivity, wellness, and organizational engagement.
• Collaborate with divisional operational leaders (medical director, clinical nursing director, and business director) to ensure compliance with medical center policies and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Serve as the direct liaison to the Chair of Pediatrics/In-Chiefs/CCHMC Executive Leadership team to promote and share the Division's success, while promoting the broader institutional success of CCHMC.

Research-

• Discern and lead ideal blends of translational, outcomes and clinical research portfolios.
• Lead and collaborate with the Associate Division Director of Research to develop a strategic vision to cultivate an environment conducive to transformative research.
• Recruit, develop, and retain research faculty within the Division.
• Oversee, in collaboration with the Associate Division Director for Research, research quality and compliance initiatives.

Education and Training-

• Facilitate world-class clinical and educational programming
• Provide supervision and review of Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine education and training programs.
• Assess the quality of teaching by faculty, assuring professionalism.
• Promote continuing education programs for professionals, including hospital teaching rounds and lectures.
• In conjunction with the clinical fellowship training director, resident rotation director, and other key stakeholders, be responsible for planning, developing, administering, and evaluating the training programs.
• Oversee educational/training programs and ensure effective mentorship and guidance of trainees.

Advocacy-

• Cultivate an unyielding commitment to an all-encompassing culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Assure professionalism and a positive culture across division faculty and staff, and adherence to the Cincinnati Children's mission
• Maintain and expand the extensive interdisciplinary network of interactions with other Divisions and Departments at CCHMC, other academic centers, and the community.
• Serve as an effective and inspirational legislative and policy advocate on behalf of CCHMC.
• Assess community needs and lead community involvement and programs with the divisional community advisory board and relevant community organizations.

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Established in 1883, Cincinnati Children's is a nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system that is one of the oldest and most distinguished in the United States. As a leader in research, education, patient care, advocacy and innovation, we are ranked #1 in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of best children's hospitals in the nation and is the #2 recipient of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. Cincinnati Children's is internationally recognized for improving child health and transforming delivery of care with 762 licensed beds and more than 170,000 Emergency Department visits and 33,000 admissions per year.

Through an academic affiliation dating to 1926, Cincinnati Children's comprises the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Since then, the relationship has resulted in numerous joint endeavors, including the performance of basic and clinical research, collaboration in the care of patients, cooperation in education, and training of medical students, doctoral students, residents, and fellows, and arrangements for the joint use of facilities and equipment. The main Burnet campus is adjacent to the campus of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, the country's first teaching hospital.

LOCATION
Cincinnati is one of America's most vibrant and beautiful river cities. Located on the north bank of the Ohio River, metropolitan Cincinnati includes Northern Kentucky and the southeast corner of Indiana. Over two million people make their home in the tri-state hub of southwestern Ohio. Rich in history and tradition, Cincinnati offers all the allure of a larger metropolis while maintaining its charm and small-town character. The city is home to 3 major league sports teams (Cincinnati Reds baseball, Cincinnati Bengals football, and FC Cincinnati soccer), the Flying Pig Marathon, world-class dining options, a vibrant arts and theatre scene, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, opera and ballet companies, historic architecture, beautiful parks, and countless family-friendly opportunities. Cincinnati is a hidden jewel in the Midwest; its diverse economy (five Fortune 500 companies and fifteen Fortune 1000 companies have their headquarters in Cincinnati), affordable housing, and short commute times make Cincinnati the ideal location for an extraordinary quality of life. For more information about Cincinnati, please visit: https://cincinnatiusa.com; https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/opcf/cincinnati; https://www.cincinnatiexperience.com/; BEST Things to do in Cincinnati: Activities & Attractions | Visit Cincy.

Qualifications - External

• MD or DO with board certification in Adolescent Medicine. Additional training and/or an advanced degree (MPH, PhD, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to obtain State of Ohio Medical Board licensure.
• Rank of Associate Professor or Professor with eligibility for appointment as an affiliated faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
• Ability to develop a collaborative vision, with a record of successfully implementing new initiatives that meet the challenges of academic medicine and clinical care and advance the field of Adolescent Medicine.
• Strong record of accomplishment in leadership and people management, and skills in planning and facilitation.
• Extensive knowledge of research in the field of Adolescent Medicine.
• Demonstration of sustained excellence in research and/or scholarly productivity, clinical care, and/or mentorship/teaching of trainees and junior faculty.
• An uncompromising commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and education
• A strong scholarly record that would include such areas as manuscripts, grants, curriculum and program development, and university-level teaching.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relevant to adolescent health, or a willingness to acquire this knowledge.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated by a personal style that fosters trust, collaboration, and confidence among stakeholders and divisional faculty at Cincinnati Children's.
• Experience in a complex, integrated academic medical setting.
• Commitment to uphold principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Cincinnati Children's culture and values.
• Exceptional local, regional, national, and international reputation.

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Kasota - 3244 Burnet

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Hospital Medicine

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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