Chief Anesthesia Manager - University Hospital

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Professional development

Job summary

MusC Health at University Hospital in Charleston, SC, invites experienced anesthesia leadership to guide a large team in a Level I academic trauma center. This role balances direct clinical practice with administrative oversight, shaping staffing, protocols, and patient care across a broad surgical service.

You will lead CRNAs, CAAs, and staff, promote evidence-based anesthesia care, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with department leadership to manage budgets and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of clinical anesthesia practice experience.
• Demonstrated leadership engagement through activities such as quality improvement initiatives, hospital-wide committees, CRNA of the Day (COD) or Lead CRNA responsibilities, advanced degree coursework, or formal leadership development.
• Current South Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure and official recognition as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Required nurse anesthesia certification and current recertification, as applicable.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team: Provide direct oversight of CRNAs, CAAs, and assigned staff, including subordinate supervisors. Support professional growth through coaching, clinical observation, performance evaluations, and meaningful feedback.
• Shape clinical practice: Promote safe, evidence-based anesthesia care, professional accountability, and continuous improvement in clinical quality and patient outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence: Develop and improve staffing models, coverage plans, workflows, and departmental processes to support safe, efficient operations.
• Manage resources responsibly: Partner with departmental leadership on budgets, staffing decisions, productivity, and financial performance.
• Build a strong team culture: Participate in hiring, promotion, performance management, and corrective action processes in collaboration with the Director of Anesthesia Providers and Technicians.
• Advance the practice: Collaborate with anesthesia and multidisciplinary leaders on strategic initiatives, program development, and improvements in patient care.
• Stay clinically engaged: Maintain a connection to anesthesia practice while balancing operational and leadership responsibilities.

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead the Team. Shape the Practice. Stay Connected to Clinical Care.

Ready for a leadership role that keeps you connected to the work you love? Join MUSC Health at University Hospital, where you'll lead a growing team of anesthesia professionals in a high-acuity, Level I academic trauma center. This is an opportunity to influence clinical practice, develop talented clinicians, and help shape the future of anesthesia services while maintaining your own clinical expertise.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000267 CHS - Anesthesia (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-37

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Leadership & Professional Growth

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 50 anesthesia professionals, with opportunities to expand your leadership impact as our practice continues to grow.
• Influence clinical practice, staffing strategies, operational improvements, and team development
• Balance meaningful leadership responsibilities with continued clinical practice
• Join a close-knit, supportive leadership team that values collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
• Make a lasting impact in a Magnet-designated, nurse-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation for a clinical leadership position
• State retirement options and comprehensive benefits
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave and potential Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

The Clinical Environment

University Hospital is a Level I academic trauma center offering a dynamic, high-volume anesthesia practice with:

• 21 operating suites and 10 non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) sites
• 45–60 cases daily, providing broad clinical exposure
• Diverse specialties: Trauma, transplant, neurosurgery, orthopedics, burns, robotics, and more

What makes this opportunity unique?

You’ll lead in an environment where clinical excellence and operational leadership go hand in hand. Your decisions will influence patient care, team performance, and the professional experience of the clinicians you support.

And you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll work alongside a supportive leadership team that values shared responsibility, practical solutions, and showing up for one another.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop your team: Provide direct oversight of CRNAs, CAAs, and assigned staff, including subordinate supervisors. Support professional growth through coaching, clinical observation, performance evaluations, and meaningful feedback.
• Shape clinical practice: Promote safe, evidence-based anesthesia care, professional accountability, and continuous improvement in clinical quality and patient outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence: Develop and improve staffing models, coverage plans, workflows, and departmental processes to support safe, efficient operations.
• Manage resources responsibly: Partner with departmental leadership on budgets, staffing decisions, productivity, and financial performance.
• Build a strong team culture: Participate in hiring, promotion, performance management, and corrective action processes in collaboration with the Director of Anesthesia Providers and Technicians.
• Advance the practice: Collaborate with anesthesia and multidisciplinary leaders on strategic initiatives, program development, and improvements in patient care.
• Stay clinically engaged: Maintain a connection to anesthesia practice while balancing operational and leadership responsibilities.

What You’ll Need

• Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of clinical anesthesia practice experience
• Demonstrated leadership engagement through activities such as quality improvement initiatives, hospital-wide committees, CRNA of the Day (COD) or Lead CRNA responsibilities, advanced degree coursework, or formal leadership development
• Current South Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure and official recognition as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Required nurse anesthesia certification and current recertification, as applicable
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required prior to the start date

Position Details

• Location: MUSC University Hospital – Charleston, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Full-time | Salaried

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Lead with purpose. Stay connected to patient care. Make an impact that lasts.

Physical Requirements

Continuous

Stand, sit, or walk while performing duties; work indoors; bend at waist; perform gross motor, firm grasp, and fine manipulation with hands/fingers; fully use both legs; reach in all directions; perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders; maintain corrected 20/40 vision (one or both eyes), near/far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and good peripheral vision; maintain corrected hearing acuity; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; deal effectively with stressful situations; work in latex-safe environment. (Selected positions) Maintain tactile sensory function; maintain good olfactory function; be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

Frequent

Work from elevated areas and in confined/cramped spaces; twist at waist; squat and perform duties; perform pinching; reach overhead; use lower extremities for balance/coordination; exert up to 50 lbs of force (e.g., transferring non-assisting 100 lb patient; ~20 lbs to push 400 lb patient in wheelchair on carpet; ~25 lbs to push stretcher one-handed); work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Infrequent

Climb stairs; work outside in temperature extremes; kneel while performing duties; lift/carry 50 lbs unassisted; lift/lower 50 lbs floor to 36″ unassisted; lift 25 lbs from 36″ to overhead.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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