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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Application Process-

To apply, please send the following to Nathan Gohlke, Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org, Talent Acquisition Physician Faculty Recruiter.

• Letter of Interest, including information on research, education, leadership and diversity
• Curriculum vitae

Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Bill Brinkman, Bill.Brinkman@cchmc.org and Tanya Froehlich, Tanya.Froehlich@cchmc.org,  search committee co-chairs.

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

About Cincinnati Children's

Cincinnati Children's is a nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system. As a leader in research and education, Cincinnati Children’s is consistently ranked as one of America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. And is one of the top recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. And Ranked in the Top 10 for All 10 Sub-specialties Our Vision Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center will be the leader in improving child health. Our Mission Cincinnati Children’s will improve child health and transform delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education and innovation. For patients from our community, the nation and the world, the care we provide will achieve the best: Medical and quality-of-life outcomes Patient and family experience Value today and in the future. For more information about Cincinnati Childrens, visit our website at www.cincinnatichildrens.org.