Chief of Anesthesiology

Tal Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tal Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Chief of Anesthesiology to lead the Department of Anesthesiology at a mission-driven New York City hospital. The role combines strategic direction with operational oversight of Preoperative, ORs, and PACU, shaping perioperative care for a diverse urban population.

The ideal candidate will be a decisive, collaborative physician-leader who can drive change, elevate clinical standards, recruit and mentor staff, and balance a 50/50 clinical and administrative

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Anesthesiology and hospital leadership experience.
• Proven ability to implement change and improve operations.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic, and operational management skills.
• Commitment to serving a diverse urban population.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly across clinical and administrative teams.
• Drive change initiatives with integrity and effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration among anesthesiology, surgical, and nursing teams.
• Provide strategic leadership of Preoperative Department.
• Oversee ORs and PACU.
• Balance 50% clinical with 50% administrative workload.
• Recruit and mentor anesthesiology staff.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve quality and patient outcomes.

Skills

Board-certified Anesthesiology

Healthcare leadership

Change management

Operational leadership

Job description

Our client, a mission-driven community hospital serving one of New York City’s most culturally diverse populations, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of Anesthesiology. This is an outstanding opportunity for a transformational leader to shape the future of perioperative care at a safety-net institution that plays a vital role in the community. The Chief of Anesthesiology will provide strategic and operational direction for the Department of Anesthesiology, with oversight of the Preoperative Department, Operating Rooms (ORs), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will be a decisive, collaborative, and visionary physician-leader with the ability to execute change, drive performance, and elevate clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and confidently across clinical and administrative teams
• Drive and manage change initiatives with integrity and effectiveness
• Foster a culture of collaboration among anesthesiology, surgical, and nursing colleagues
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for service line performance
• Lead by example and operate with a high degree of autonomy
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Preoperative Department, with a mandate to optimize performance and enhance its contribution to hospital revenue
• Assume full responsibility for the Operating Rooms (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Maintain a 50% clinical / 50% administrative workload, with flexibility in clinical scheduling and call responsibilities
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of anesthesiology professionals
• Collaborate closely with surgical, perioperative, and hospital leadership to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes

Requirements

• Board-certified in Anesthesiology
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership within a hospital setting
• Track record of implementing change and improving departmental operations
• Strong interpersonal, strategic, and operational management skills
• Passion for service in a diverse, high-acuity urban environment

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range.

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