Physician - Chair of Anesthesia

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Description

Position Summary

The Chair of Anesthesiology provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for AtlantiCare Medical Center's Department of Anesthesiology. This leader is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient anesthesia services across surgical, procedural, and critical care settings. The Chair partners with hospital administration, perioperative nursing, and surgical leadership to optimize perioperative workflows, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Department of Anesthesiology in alignment with AtlantiCare's organizational goals and clinical priorities.
• Lead department faculty and staff to advance patient safety, quality outcomes, throughput efficiency, and satisfaction for both patients and physicians.
• Serve as the primary physician leader for integrated perioperative governance, participating in surgical services committees, quality councils, and executive operations meetings.
• Provide visible leadership that fosters engagement, accountability, and professional development among anesthesia providers.

Clinical Operations

• Oversee the clinical performance and workload distribution of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and advanced practice providers across main ORs, ambulatory surgery centers, procedural suites, labor and delivery, and off-site anesthesia locations.
• Collaborate with perioperative administrators to manage case scheduling, block utilization, turnover times, and resource allocation.
• Maintain active clinical practice, modeling best practices in patient management, procedural safety, and anesthesia techniques.
• Oversee credentialing, privileging, and peer review processes in accordance with Joint Commission and hospital standards.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Drive performance improvement initiatives focused on outcomes such as postoperative complications, anesthesia-related events, and recovery metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and billing requirements governing anesthesiology services.
• Lead departmental morbidity and mortality reviews, quality assurance programs, and anesthesia safety initiatives.
• Partner with risk management and quality departments to implement evidence-based practices and reduce variability in clinical care.

Education and Professional Development

• Promote academic and professional growth opportunities for physicians, CRNAs, and residents or fellows (if applicable).
• Support continuing medical education activity and quality-focused learning within the department.
• Partner with medical staff leadership to sustain high standards of clinical competency and professional conduct.

Financial and Administrative Oversight

• Collaborate with finance and operations to develop budgets, monitor key performance indicators, and achieve productivity and efficiency targets.
• Evaluate and manage resource needs, staffing models, and service expansion opportunities.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and succession planning for anesthesia providers in collaboration with human resources and physician recruitment.

Institutional and System Collaboration

• Serve as an active member of the Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee, and other hospital leadership forums.
• Partner with service line leadership (Surgical Services, Cardiac, Critical Care, Obstetrics) to coordinate integrated care delivery across specialties.
• Support system-wide initiatives related to access, growth, perioperative optimization, and patient experience.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology or equivalent.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Jersey.

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience in anesthesiology within a tertiary or academic medical center.
• Demonstrated success in operational management, quality improvement, and physician engagement.
• Experience in perioperative governance, financial stewardship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence across clinical and administrative domains.
• Deep understanding of perioperative operational metrics and clinical workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational management skills.
• Commitment to innovation, teamwork, and the AtlantiCare mission of "Building Healthier Communities Together."

Work Environment

• Primarily hospital-based leadership role with combination of administrative and clinical duties.
• Requires occasional travel between AtlantiCare campuses and affiliated sites.
• Administrative support provided through the Office of the Chief Physician Executive and perioperative services leadership.

INSPIRE. DREAM. ACHIEVE.

Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.


Job Category
Physician

Hours Per Week
40

Weekends Required?
Yes

Holidays Required?
Yes

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Full-Time


Job Details

Pay Range
$675000 - $850000

Pay Transparency

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