Chief of Anesthesiology

Cheshire Medical Center , a member of the Dartmouth Health system, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative physician leader to serve as Department Chief of Anesthesiology . This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team of clinicians and staff while maintaining an active clinical practice and shaping the future of care delivery in our vibrant, community-focused hospital. As Department Chief, you’ll guide strategic direction, support provider development, and foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. Working closely with the Chair of Surgical Services and administrative leadership, you’ll ensure alignment with institutional goals while advancing clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient-centered care. Position Summary Maintain an active practice and serve as a clinical role model, ensuring expert, compassionate, and cost-effective care across all anesthesia services Set strategic goals for the department and lead efforts to improve patient outcomes, enhance safety protocols, and streamline perioperative workflows Oversee quality assurance and improvement initiatives, monitor clinical performance, and ensure compliance with institutional standards and regulatory requirements Meet regularly with department providers to support their clinical growth, career advancement, and wellness Collaborate with administrative leaders to optimize staffing models, OR scheduling, and patient flow—balancing service demands with resource stewardship Participate in budget planning, monitor department finances, and work to enhance revenue integrity through accurate documentation, billing, and coding practices Contribute to provider recruitment, retention, onboarding, and succession planning, ensuring the department is well-positioned for future success Build strong relationships with surgical colleagues and community partners, supporting system-wide alignment and regional service goals About the Practice Our anesthesiology team supports a broad and balanced surgical case mix in a collaborative, independent model. 5 operating rooms and 3 endoscopy suites running daily Case mix includes general surgery, orthopedics and joint replacement, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, podiatry, and more No neurosurgery, spine, cardiac, or thoracic cases Independent practice model—clinicians do their own cases daily Approximately 400 deliveries annually As part of the Dartmouth Health system, we prioritize evidence-based care and patient autonomy Required Licensure/Certifications Board Certified in Anesthesiology Fellowship trained preferred, but not required Minimum 2 years of leadership experience Eligible for NH medical License Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization Skilled presenter and collaborator in both small and large group settings Committed to maintaining an active clinical practice and able to provide clinical case logs from the past 12 months Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr