Division Director - Preoperative Optimization and Consultative Anesthesiology

The Division Director of Preoperative Optimization and Consultative Anesthesiology is a novel role at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This individual leads the Preoperative Assessment and Optimization Clinic (PAOC). They are charged with further developing a data-driven, sustainable platform for preoperative assessment and optimization, including appropriate triage and collaboration with surgeons to develop processes to ensure the best possible outcomes. Efforts should align with the organizational goals of Caring, Collaboration, Respect and Curiosity.

Position Highlights:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan consistent with Enterprise and Departmental priorities.

• Prioritize efforts to achieve strategic goals.

• Maintain knowledge of current literature and best practices around preoperative assessment and optimization.

• Evaluate, and when appropriate, adopt emerging technologies with the goal of improving efficiency, outcomes, and patient experience. Examples may include e-consults, virtual visits, and AI triage tools.

• Identify opportunities to improve assessment and optimization and develop a framework for rigorous continuous improvement.

• Use an evidence-based approach to develop new processes and workflows to better perioperative outcomes

• Establish a mechanism for shared decision-making between POAC staff, surgeons, patients, and families to ensure all are aware of risks, benefits, and likelihood of return to baseline functional status.

• Seek out and facilitate opportunities to publish outcomes data.

• Collaborate with partners in Internal Medicine

• Facilitate communication between the POAC faculty, RNs and APPs.

• Create a culture of teamwork within the Division of Preoperative and Consultative Anesthesiology.

• Assist in the evaluation of preoperative patients and have oversight of optimization patients.

• Engage in onboarding and selection of new faculty and APPs.

• Identify and mentor future leaders for the division

• Maintain membership in relevant professional societies (e.g. Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement, etc.).

• Collaborate with the residency program director and the program director for the Master of Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program to create optimal learning experiences focused on perioperative assessment and optimization.

• Develop a fellowship program centered on perioperative optimization and consultation.

• Reports to the Vice Chair, Quality and Safety of the Department of Anesthesiology

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or DO from an accredited institution with board certification in Anesthesiology

• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.

• Additional training in management, perioperative medicine, and/or quality improvement preferred.

• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Why MCW?

• MCW offers a competitive salary within the academic environment.

• Protected Academic time, in addition to meeting and vacation time. 

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• A competitive 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution. 

• Generous CME allowance to cover societal dues, travel, and conferences. 

• Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Procedure for Candidacy  

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:

Cati TeDuits, Physician & APP Recruiter

[email protected]

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

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All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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