Anesthesiology, Chairman of Anesthesia Department - Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Job Description

Chairman of Department position:
Chair a Department Built for Balance — Leadership Without Burnout
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, a community-focused hospital within RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking a Chairman of Anesthesiology to lead its anesthesia services in Lakewood, New Jersey. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity in a setting that runs more like a surgical center than a hospital—featuring low case volume, predictable hours, and minimal call-back burden.
With no OB, trauma, cardiac, or neurosurgery, and a commitment to serving the local population, this is the ideal position for an anesthesiologist who values clinical excellence, professional respect, and a sustainable lifestyle.
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Practice Snapshot:
• 3-room operating suite
• 1 endoscopy suite (runs 2 days/week)
• Case types include:
o General surgery
o Urology
o Limited orthopedics
o Pediatric dental
• Low daily case volume
• Most OR days end before 4 PM
• No trauma, cardiac, neuro, or OB cases
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What You’ll Do:
Leadership:
• Oversee anesthesia operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and community service
• Serve as a liaison between anesthesia staff and hospital leadership
• Lead recruitment and quality initiatives
Clinical:
• Provide direct anesthesia care in a low-acuity setting
• Supervise or work alongside CRNAs and physician colleagues
• Maintain a visible, supportive presence in the OR
Call:
• Light call rotation
• No acute care surgery—98%+ chance of not being called in
• Call functions mostly as standby coverage, not in-house service
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Why This Role Stands Out:
• Aggressive, negotiable compensation
• Predictable schedule with most days ending before 4 PM
• High work-life balance, low clinical complexity
• Low case volume in a stable, community hospital environment
• Strong administrative support and autonomy
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), CME, malpractice with tail
• Generous sign-on bonus
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Qualifications:
• M.D. or D.O.; Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for NJ medical licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience (leadership preferred)
• Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills
• Committed to community health and patient-centered care
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About the Community
Located in Lakewood, NJ, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus offers the charm of a close-knit town with access to coastal living and suburban comfort. You’ll be under 90 minutes from New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore—with the time and energy to actually enjoy them.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.