Chief of Anesthesia - Physician

wvumedicine; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Malpractice with tail

Job summary

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a dynamic Chief of Anesthesia to lead our team at Uniontown Hospital. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration with hospital leadership, and a strong focus on patient care excellence within a true care team model.

The ideal candidate will be an MD/DO, board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology, with a commitment to mentorship and ongoing professional development of physicians and CRNAs.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and licensed for practice in PA
• Board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency program

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Anesthesia team
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop policies and procedures
• Mentor physicians and CRNAs and foster professional development

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

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. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing 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.

Additional Job Description:

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

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

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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 StreetUniontownPennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.