The Executive & Academic Search team with Doximity Talent Solutions has partnered with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida on the national search for an experienced academic leader to serve as the Chair, Department of Pediatric Medicine for this nationally regarded academic children’s hospital. The Chair will be responsible for the leadership, management, and development of the Department of Pediatric Medicine. This Chair will provide vision, leadership, and accountability in fulfilling the research, administrative, and educational missions of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. This position is a full-time faculty appointment at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) seeks an established academic leader with experience and appreciation in research and education. The incoming Chair will enjoy the opportunity to expand upon the academic transformation of the department. As the academic head of this department, you will set the vision and communicate how this academic mission will contribute to the success of the physicians and faculty in the department, the Department overall, JHACH, and the community at large. This success will include continued mentoring of existing faculty, as well as recruitment of new high-caliber academic and clinical faculty to increase focus on collaborative research, extramural funding, expanded education, and scholarly activity.

We seek a collaborative and innovative leader with the ability to work across disciplines and organizational units. The incoming Chair will collaborate with these stakeholders to create a nationally regarded academic and clinical presence with the Department of Pediatric Medicine.

In addition to being a successful academic leader, JHACH seeks an exceptional clinician with the experience and willingness to drive the operational direction of the clinical functions of the department. JHACH is in a phase of growth and expansion, of which the Department of Pediatric Medicine will be an important component. The Chair will work closely with the Chief Nursing Officer to develop a joint clinical care model in the Department of Medicine. The Chair will oversee clinical services while leading organizational, programmatic, and academic development. In addition, the Chair will be charged with managing clinical staffing, overseeing clinical service models, and managing the department's finances.

Applicants should have completed prior pediatric medicine training and be board-certified. In addition, applicants must be able to work in the U.S.A. and be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida. Candidates must be recognized nationally and internationally for achievements and expertise in pediatric medicine, and possess a successful track record of publications and peer-reviewed research funding. A strong background in academic medicine, including research (basic and/or clinical) and clinical education is desired. Please note that compensation is negotiable and flexible based on rank, pediatric subspecialty, and experience.

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