Physician Anesthesiology - Competitive Salary

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Medical Director of Surgical Services & Chief of AnesthesiaLocation: State College, PA - Pittsburgh 140m; Philadelphia 200mEmployment Type: Full-Time Leadership PositionCompensation: $580,000 Base Salary + $30,000 Incentive Bonus--- Position OverviewA regional healthcare system is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Anesthesiologist to serve as Medical Director of Surgical Services and Chief of Anesthesia. This leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with executive oversight, offering a balanced role of approximately 60% clinical anesthesia and 40% administrative leadership.Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and Surgical Services leadership team, the physician will help drive operational excellence, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and strategic growth across perioperative services.--- Leadership ResponsibilitiesAs the physician leader for anesthesia and surgical services, responsibilities include: Collaborate with surgical services leadership to improve operational efficiency Coordinate anesthesia staffing and resource utilization Address patient, physician, and staff concerns Assist with development, implementation, and education of policies and procedures Partner with surgeons and procedural specialists to optimize perioperative care Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Support service line growth, innovation, and strategic planning Participate in change management and operational improvement efforts Work within a dyad leadership model alongside Surgical Services administration--- Clinical Responsibilities Approximately 60% clinical anesthesia practice Provide anesthesia services within a 260-bed acute care hospital Participate in department operations and physician leadership activities Maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical excellence--- Qualifications MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Anesthesiology Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency Minimum five years of clinical practice experience Previous medical director or physician leadership experience preferred Demonstrated success in: Quality improvement Patient safety initiatives Hospital operations Change management--- Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $580,000 Annual Incentive Bonus: $30,000 Sign-On Bonus: $50,000 Relocation Assistance: $10,000 PTO: 400 hours annually 8 paid holidays CME Allowance: $3,500 Comprehensive benefits package--- Hospital HighlightsThe position is based at a: 260-bed acute care medical center Regional healthcare leader serving Central Pennsylvania Comprehensive medical and surgical services Strong commitment to community-based medicine Collaborative physician leadership structure--- Community HighlightsState College offers the amenities of a vibrant university community combined with an exceptional quality of life.Highlights include: Home to Penn State University NCAA Division I athletics Outstanding public and private schools Extensive hiking and biking trails Performing arts, cultural events, and dining Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods Easy access via University Park Airport Convenient access to Interstates 80 and 99--- Position Summary Specialty: Anesthesiology Title: Medical Director of Surgical Services & Chief of Anesthesia Location: State College, Pennsylvania Practice Split: 60% Clinical / 40% Administrative Compensation: $580K Base + $30K Incentive Sign-On Bonus: $50K Relocation: $10K PTO: 400 Hours + 8 Holidays Leadership Focus: Surgical services operations, quality, patient safety, and strategic growth Ideal Candidate: Experienced anesthesiologist with demonstrated physician leadership and operational expertise