Medical Director of OB Anesthesia

Medical City Dallas is seeking a highly skilled Obstetric Anesthesiologist to serve as the Medical Director of OB Anesthesia for its busy, high-acuity maternity program. This combined clinical and administrative leadership role supports one of the most advanced women’s hospitals in Texas. With over 5,000 deliveries per year, a Level IV NICU, and a nationally recognized Placenta Accreta program, Medical City Dallas offers an exceptional environment for an anesthesiologist passionate about maternal care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Practice Info

• Busy, high-acuity maternity program with 5,000+ deliveries per year
• Level IV NICU with comprehensive neonatal subspecialty support
• Advanced Placenta Accreta program with coordinated multidisciplinary care
• State-of-the-art operating suites and dedicated OB anesthesia spaces
• Strong OB/MFM collaboration

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality obstetric anesthesia care, including labor analgesia, complex maternal anesthesia, and high-risk OB case coverage
• Participate in daytime coverage and overnight call
• Support safe, timely, evidence-based anesthesia services across the OB service line
• Serve as the Medical Director of OB Anesthesia, collaborating closely with Obstetrics, Maternal–Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Nursing Leadership, and Administration
• Oversee and advance quality initiatives, patient safety protocols, scheduling, and clinical workflow
• Provide leadership for the Placenta Accreta program, including coordinating multidisciplinary planning, simulation, and case management
• Contribute to ongoing staff development, education, and process improvement
• Help shape strategic direction for OB anesthesia services

Compensation

• Annual Estimated W-2 Salary or 1099 Payment: $600,000
• Malpractice Paid: Yes
• Amount of Malpractice Coverage: 1 mil/3 mil

Benefits

• 8 Weeks Paid Vacation

Shift & Schedule

• Clinical Duties (40–50 hours per week)
• Participate in daytime coverage and overnight call
• FIRST Call frequency varies
• Day off after FIRST call: Negotiable
• SECOND Call frequency varies

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist
• Strong clinical experience in obstetric anesthesia (minimum 5 years preferred if not fellowship-trained)
• Demonstrated leadership ability, communication skills, and collaborative style
• Commitment to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Preferred: Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology
• Preferred: 5–10 years of post-training experience in obstetric anesthesia
• Preferred: Prior experience managing high-risk pregnancies and complex OB cases (e.g., placenta accreta spectrum)