Chief of Anesthesia - Physician

WVU Medicine • Uniontown, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief of Anesthesia to lead our team of physicians and CRNAs at Uniontown Hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to providing excellent patient care, and a passion for the professional development of the healthcare team.

Practice Model: Medication direction model, average 3:1 CRNA supervisor ratio No solo room coverage – true care team model 6 operating rooms and 2 GI/endoscopy suites Closed ICU staffed 24/7, located directly across from the OR suite Established pre-anesthesia testing program Growing regional anesthesia program Case Mix Orthopedic, general surgery, urology, GYN, GI/endoscopy, basic ENT, cataracts No cardiac, no craniotomy, no complex pediatric cases Clear transfer criteria for high-acuity cases Approximately 7,000 annual surgical and procedural cases across OR and endoscopy

Requirements

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license.
• Successful candidate must have completed an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency program.
• Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Anesthesia team.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes excellence in patient care and professional growth.
• Mentor and guide physicians and CRNAs.
• Facilitate ongoing education and training to ensure the team stays abreast of the latest advancements in the field.
• Encourage and support professional development activities for individual team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement with 100% employer match up to 4.5% + optional 457(b) deferred compensation
• Short-term disability: 100% base salary for up to 6 months (employer-paid)
• Long-term disability coverage
• Basic life & AD&D at 1.5x salary (employer-paid)
• Employee and dependent tuition coverage up to 100% at WVU
• Malpractice coverage with tail

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees