Division Chief, Critical Care

Inova Health System

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About The Position

Reporting to the President of the Inova Medicine Service Line, the Inova Health
System is looking for an experienced critical care leader to serve as the System
Division Chief for Critical Care to lead our collaborative, high-performing team
of over 100 physicians and advanced practice providers, who care for cardiac and
medical ICU patients across all the five Inova hospitals.

Our need for intensivists has grown as the acuity and volume of patients in our
adult ICUs has increased. This position offers the opportunity to lead within a
robust, system-wide critical care program that includes:

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) – Our flagship academic medical center
and Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. IFMC houses approximately
78 ICU beds across the Medical-Surgical ICU, Coronary Care Unit, and
Cardiovascular ICU. It serves as the hub for complex tertiary and quaternary
care, including transplant, advanced cardiac, and surgical services.
Inova Alexandria Hospital – A 318-bed community hospital with approximately
36 ICU beds. It provides comprehensive critical care services to a diverse
urban and suburban population, with strengths in emergency medicine, stroke
care, and general surgery.
Inova Loudoun Hospital – A modern, 311-bed facility with approximately 12 ICU
beds. Located in one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., it offers
advanced ICU care and is home to a Level III NICU and a growing range of
specialty services.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital – A 174-bed hospital with approximately 12 ICU beds.
Known for its high patient satisfaction and quality outcomes, it provides
critical care support for a wide range of surgical and medical patients,
including those undergoing orthopedic and bariatric procedures.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital – A 237-bed hospital with approximately 12 ICU
beds. It offers specialized ICU care with a focus on complex medical
management, rehabilitation, and geriatric services. It is also home to the
nationally recognized Inova Joint Replacement Center.

Our critical care providers support 24/7 on-site coverage and critical care
consultation throughout each hospital, ensuring seamless, high-quality care
across the system. We also support post-ICU recovery with a dedicated team of
hospitalists, including subspecialty services for patients with complex medical
needs.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and
patient experience.We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top
employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision
coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting
on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in
education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their
spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy
sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance:  paid parental leave, CME allowance, paid malpractice
insurance.

Requirements

• An MD or DO from an accredited university medical school, Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship, Board eligible or board certified
• Leadership experience as a Medical Staff Department Chair/Section Chief in respective area preferred
• Current or eligibility for an unrestricted Virginia state medical license and DEA

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of leadership experience in a level one trauma center
• Experience with leading highly functional and integrated intensivist and advanced practice provider teams
• Completion of a Critical Care and Pulmonology Fellowship

Responsibilities

• Embrace and embody Inova's core values to lead effectively.
• Work jointly with Medicine Service Line leaders to conceptualize and actualize the vision for the Critical Care Service and ensure alignment with Inova’s Annual Agenda strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Management of ICU Medical Director leadership team and oversight of critical care physicians across all care sites, including the TeleICU and five Inova hospitals.  Matrixed management of the Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in collaboration with the APP leadership team.
• Participate actively in strategic decisions within the Medicine Service Line and drive the development and implementation of priority projects for critical care.
• Coordinate the recruitment of system intensivists and manage contracts with community intensivists, in partnership with Medicine Service Line and hospital leadership.
• Standardize and align critical care delivery and severity-adjusted outcomes across all critical care and intermediate care units in the system.
• Collaborate with nursing, administrative, and medical leaders to develop new programs and services that align with the Medicine Service Line's objectives.
• Oversee operational aspects affecting adult critical care, including procurement, budget management, regulatory compliance, disaster planning, risk management, and research initiatives.
• Guide the development and management of an integrated TeleICU and bedside intensivist program.
• Partner with critical care nursing and administration to enhance patient outcomes, experiences, and staff retention.
• Collaboration with GME & UME to facilitate and foster an enriching learning environment for rotating medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Any other defined role per Inova Medicine Service Line leadership direction.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
• all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost
• paid parental leave, CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees