Chief of Anesthesiology (City of Troy)

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified Anesthesiologist for a full-time Chief of Anesthesiology position at Samaritan Hospital. This hospital-employed leadership role oversees the anesthesia department, clinical operations, staffing, and quality initiatives at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.

Position Highlights

• Lead a collaborative team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• Oversee anesthesia services across OR, OB, and endoscopy.
• Drive quality improvement, innovation, and patient safety
• Partner with surgical, nursing, and administrative leadership
• Develop protocols and mentor clinical staff

Requirements

• Board-certified Anesthesiologist with fellowship training
• Proven leadership experience managing anesthesia teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in clinical operations, quality improvement, and strategic planning
• Eligible for NYS medical license and DEA

Compensation Structure

Track 1

Base Salary – $575,217 and $91,520 leadership stipend

Onsite shifts – 44 hours/week, 44 weeks – 1,936 hours per year

First call shifts per year:
1 in 8 weekday shifts - 12 hours each
1 in 8 weekend day shifts - 24 hours each
1 in 6 holidays - 12 hours each

Track 2

Base Salary – $600,000 and $91,520 leadership stipend

Onsite shifts – 44 hours/week, 44 weeks – 1,936 hours per year

First call shifts per year:
1 in 5 weekday shifts - 12 hours each
1 in 5 weekend day shifts - 24 hours each
1 in 6 holidays - 12 hours each

Additional Compensation

• Starting & Retention Bonus: $100,000 (with 2-year claw back)
• Chief Stipend: $91,520 annually for 416 hours of administrative leadership
• Excess call and onsite shift compensation
• OB call compensation
• Quality incentive compensation (starting at 3rd anniversary)

Recruitment Package

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• $4,500 annual CME expense allowance & 40 hours per year
• Retirement plans: 403(b) with match, 457(d) plan
• Relocation assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility