Division Chief of Neonatology - Dayton Children's Hospital

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Facility:Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department:Dr. Mezoff Schedule:Full time Hours:40 Job Details:GENERAL SUMMARYThe Chief of the Division of Neonatology provides strategic, clinical, academic,

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Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Dr. Mezoff

Full time

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Chief of the Division of Neonatology provides strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for all aspects of the Division, including patient care, research, and education. The Division Chief fosters a culture of excellence through effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, team development, and mentorship.
This role partners closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, Senior Director of Neonatology, and Chief Medical Officer to ensure coordinated, high-quality, multidisciplinary care across all neonatal services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Division Chief is appointed by and reports directly to the CMO or ACMO

Responsibilities

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Provide overall leadership and direction for the Division, ensuring alignment with the hospital’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Collaborate with Division and Department leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, goals, and performance metrics.
Promote a unified leadership approach and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture across all neonatal sites.
Identify emerging challenges and opportunities and develop actionable solutions.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and evidence-based neonatal care across all practice locations.
Lead the refresh, development and implementation of standardized clinical guidelines, protocols, and care pathways based on evidenced based practice.
Oversee quality improvement initiatives and address quality-of-care concerns.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
Promote transparency and accessibility of clinical performance and outcomes data.

Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality faculty and staff.
Partner with leadership to create and implement faculty development and advancement programs, including mentorship and educational initiatives.
Monitor and promote faculty engagement and satisfaction, implementing improvement initiatives as needed.
Uphold standards of professional conduct and accountability.

Oversee physician and advanced practice professional staffing models and scheduling to ensure timely, efficient patient care.
Manage clinical productivity and performance expectations for medical staff.
Contribute to departmental operations, including budgeting, capital planning, and resource allocation.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational standards.

Foster effective communication across the Division, hospital leadership, and neonatal care sites.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with administrative leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
Communicate effectively with referring providers and external partners.
Support colleagues in clinical practice and operational efficiency.

Support and advance the Division’s academic mission, including research and education.
Remain current with local, regional, and national trends in neonatology and healthcare delivery.
Represent the Division within the organization and in external professional settings as appropriate.