Assistant Vice President - Anesthesia

MyStethi, LLC; Marlton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 585,000 - 715,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Anesthesia to provide leadership and strategic direction for anesthesia services across five hospitals. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of anesthesia care, enhance clinical excellence, and drive operational performance within a large health system.

The AVP will lead system-wide strategy, oversee operations across sites, and collaborate with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and hospital leaders to improve

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Significant clinical and leadership experience in anesthesia, ideally in a complex healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing operations, and advancing clinical programs.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system-wide anesthesia strategy across Virtua Health.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of anesthesia services across multiple sites.
• Drive OR efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with physicians, CRNAs, and leaders to improve service delivery.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Operations management

Communication

Education

MD or DO with board certification in Anesthesiology

Job description

Virtua Health, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system, is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Anesthesia to provide leadership and strategic direction for our anesthesia services across five hospitals. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of anesthesia care, enhance clinical excellence, and drive operational performance across a dynamic healthcare system.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Support the development and execution of system-wide anesthesia strategy in alignment with Virtua Health’s mission and goals
• Oversee day-to-day operations of anesthesia services across multiple sites, ensuring efficient, high-quality care delivery
• Identify and implement opportunities for growth, access, and operational improvement

Team Leadership & Engagement:

• Partner with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and administrative leaders to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives across anesthesia services
• Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Quality & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to clinical best practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient outcomes, and patient experience

Operational Excellence:

• Drive performance improvement initiatives, including OR efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization
• Collaborate with perioperative and hospital leadership to align priorities and enhance service delivery

Collaboration & Partnership:

• Build strong relationships with physicians, hospital executives, and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve as a key liaison between anesthesia providers and system leadership

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Significant clinical and leadership experience in anesthesia, ideally in a complex healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing operations, and advancing clinical programs.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $650,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

Virtua Health is South Jersey’s largest health system, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to community health. Our team of over 16,000 colleagues and 2,000 medical staff members provides compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.