Chief of Anesthesiology

Jamaica, NY 11432

Department: Physician Job Number: 6705 Pay Rate: $470000-500000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

 

Our client, a mission-driven community hospital serving one of New York City’s most culturally diverse populations, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of Anesthesiology. This is an outstanding opportunity for a transformational leader to shape the future of perioperative care at a safety-net institution that plays a vital role in the community. The Chief of Anesthesiology will provide strategic and operational direction for the Department of Anesthesiology, with oversight of the Preoperative Department, Operating Rooms (ORs), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will be a decisive, collaborative, and visionary physician-leader with the ability to execute change, drive performance, and elevate clinical standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate clearly and confidently across clinical and administrative teams
  • Drive and manage change initiatives with integrity and effectiveness
  • Foster a culture of collaboration among anesthesiology, surgical, and nursing colleagues
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for service line performance
  • Lead by example and operate with a high degree of autonomy
  • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Preoperative Department, with a mandate to optimize performance and enhance its contribution to hospital revenue
  • Assume full responsibility for the Operating Rooms (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  • Maintain a 50% clinical / 50% administrative workload, with flexibility in clinical scheduling and call responsibilities
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of anesthesiology professionals
  • Collaborate closely with surgical, perioperative, and hospital leadership to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes

Requirements:

  • Board-certified in Anesthesiology
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership within a hospital setting
  • Track record of implementing change and improving departmental operations
  • Strong interpersonal, strategic, and operational management skills
  • Passion for service in a diverse, high-acuity urban environment

This role is ideal for a confident, change-oriented physician leader eager to drive transformation, enhance surgical services, and improve patient outcomes in a vibrant, high-impact community hospital setting.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.   

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