Chief of Anesthesia - Physician

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Short-term disability coverage

Tuition coverage up to 100% at WVU

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

A prestigious health system is seeking a Chief of Anesthesia to lead the anesthesia team at Uniontown Hospital. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to patient care. The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree and completed an accredited residency in Anesthesiology, holding board certification. Responsibilities include developing policies, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative environment. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and retirement plans. Scheduled weekly hours are 40, with an exempt status in the USA.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for state medical license.
• Must be board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Anesthesia team.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop policies.
• Mentor and guide physicians and CRNAs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient care

Mentoring

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency

Job description

Overview

The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. It includes five institutes and provides management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here.

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief of Anesthesia to lead our team of physicians and CRNAs at Uniontown Hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to providing excellent patient care, and a passion for the professional development of the healthcare team.

Leadership and Administration

• Provide strategic leadership to the Anesthesia team.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Professional Development

• Mentor and guide physicians and CRNAs.
• Facilitate ongoing education and training to ensure the team stays abreast of the latest advancements in the field.
• Encourage and support professional development activities for individual team members.

Practice Model

• Medication direction model, average 3:1 CRNA supervisor ratio
• No solo room coverage - true care team model
• 6 operating rooms and 2 GI/endoscopy suites
• Closed ICU staffed 24/7, located directly across from the OR suite
• Established pre-anesthesia testing program
• Growing regional anesthesia program

Case Mix

• Orthopedic, general surgery, urology, GYN, GI/endoscopy, basic ENT, cataracts
• No cardiac, no craniotomy, no complex pediatric cases
• Clear transfer criteria for high-acuity cases
• Approximately 7,000 annual surgical and procedural cases across OR and endoscopy

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement with 100% employer match up to 4.5% + optional 457(b) deferred compensation
• Short-term disability: 100% base salary for up to 6 months (employer-paid)
• Long-term disability coverage
• Basic life & AD&D at 1.5x salary (employer-paid)
• Employee and dependent tuition coverage up to 100% at WVU
• Malpractice coverage with tail

Qualifications

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Additional Details

• To apply online, visit http://wvumedicine.org/careers
• For additional questions, please contact Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor, at [e-mail]
• Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Roles & Logistics

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
• Company: SMG System Medical Group
• Cost Center: 8000 SMG Anesthesiology
• Address: 500 W Berkeley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected under law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.