Physician - Anesthesiology (Day)

Meritus Health External; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 518,000 - 633,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Meritus Health seeks an experienced anesthesia leader to provide comprehensive care in a busy hospital setting. The role includes supervising up to four CRNAs, managing intraoperative anesthesia, and overseeing recovery and postoperative care across 16 operating rooms at our main campus.

This full-time daytime position offers a $100,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative evaluation and patient optimization
• Intraoperative anesthesia management and monitoring
• Postoperative care and pain management
• Collaborative work with surgeons, CRNAs, and perioperative team

Skills

Anesthesia administration

CRNA supervision

Intraoperative monitoring

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Salary : $575,000 USD per year
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PHYSI013298

Description

Position Highlights

• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $50,000 relocation assistance ($50,000 for Washington County | $7,500 surrounding areas)
• Full-time day position
• Supervise up to 4 CRNAs
• 16 operating rooms at main campus
• Level 3 Trauma Center with diverse case mix
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, CME, malpractice, and PTO

Clinical Practice

This role provides comprehensive anesthesia care in a busy hospital setting:

Operating Room Services

• Administer anesthesia for a wide variety of surgical cases
• Direct supervision of up to 4 CRNAs
• Monitor patient vitals and manage intraoperative care
• Oversee patient recovery and postoperative management

Facility Details

• 16 ORs at the main campus
• 327-bed regional hospital
• Broad case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and trauma
• Connected outpatient facilities for additional procedural volume

Typical Clinical Responsibilities

• Preoperative evaluation and patient optimization
• Intraoperative anesthesia management and monitoring
• Postoperative care and pain management
• Collaborative work with surgeons, CRNAs, and perioperative team

Schedule

• Focus on daytime OR coverage with potential for limited call (details available upon inquiry)

Strong Clinical Support

• Experienced CRNA team
• Dedicated perioperative nursing and support staff
• Collaborative environment with strong surgeon relationships
• Modern equipment and facilities

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is Western Maryland’s largest healthcare provider, located in Washington County. As a 327-bed nonprofit hospital, we serve patients from Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Our system includes a connected network of outpatient facilities and is expanding its academic mission.

• Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) launched July 2025
• Growing regional health system with strong community focus
• Mission-driven organization emphasizing quality, collaboration, and compassion
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Relocation assistance

Why Hagerstown?

Located in Washington County—one of Maryland’s two fastest-growing counties—Hagerstown offers an exceptional quality of life with:

• Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
• Rich Civil War history and vibrant community
• Abundant outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby state/national parks
• Diverse, thriving region with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities

Join a collegial team at a growing regional health system where your skills will make a direct impact on patients across four states.

Happy to Help: At Meritus, we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where team members are valued and supported in their professional growth.

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