Anesthesiologist (OB)

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. • Seattle, WA

86d • Onsite

About The Position

USAP-WA is seeking an accomplished, collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. This is a premier opportunity to lead anesthesia services within the largest labor and delivery unit in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest on the West Coast, with approximately 8,000 deliveries annually. Swedish is a quaternary referral center offering the full spectrum of maternal care. The Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology provides strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for obstetric anesthesia services across a high-acuity, high-throughput practice. This role partners closely with obstetric and hospital leadership to advance safety, quality, and operational excellence while supporting education and team development. The OB anesthesia chief promotes best practices for high-risk obstetrics, including complex placental pathologies. The Chief of OB anesthesia supports an educational culture of clinical excellence, safety, and mentorship within the L&D environment.

Requirements

• MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification/board eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Completion of an Obstetric Anesthesiology fellowship
• Demonstrated leadership ability in clinical operations, quality, or program development
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, multidisciplinary leadership style
• Commitment to education and working with trainees in a teaching environment

Responsibilities

• Participate in and help lead institutional quality initiatives, including OBQI Committee, Perinatal Quality Committee, and Surgical Quality Council.
• Contribute to development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards.
• Engage in QVR and RCA processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a close partnership with the OB Director of Quality & Safety.
• Provide operational and administrative oversight for obstetric anesthesia.
• Collaborate with OB leadership and hospital administrators on service line goals, staffing, and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager