Medical Director of Anesthesia – Level II Trauma Center – East Texas
About The Position
A prominent 425-bed regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center in East Texas is seeking an experienced, board-certified Anesthesiologist to serve as Director of Anesthesia . This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a well-established, collegial team while maintaining an excellent work-life balance in a supportive, high-retention environment (95% physician retention system-wide). Practice & Leadership Highlights: * Current team: 9 full-time Anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs providing exceptional support * Coverage responsibilities: Main OR: 14 rooms with approximately 7,000 cases annually * Cath Lab: 2 spots covered daily (total 5 rooms across the main hospital and ASC) * Freestanding ASC: 7-8 rooms * Call: Favorable 1:10 weeknight and 1:5 weekend (always 2 providers staffed); call is from home ; Night shift on weekly rotation * Schedule: D1 model (full week on, post-call week off) - guaranteed week off after call week; approximately 50-hour work week average (including administrative duties) * Case mix (general anesthesiology focus with leadership oversight): Always/High volume : Major vascular, Orthopedics, Regional anesthesia Sometimes/Variable : Cardiac (team will proctor if needed), Thoracic, Pediatrics, Neuro, Trauma, Outpatient surgery, Chronic pain (occasional) Rarely/Never : Critical care (rare), Obstetrics (handled by CRNAs), Acute pain, Office-based, Preop screening clinic (Chief/Director may oversee; regular Anesthesiologists do not routinely cover) * Medically directed model with no resident supervision; emphasis on quality, efficiency, and team development
Requirements
- Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required
- Demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to step into a director-level role
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the anesthesia service line
- Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical services, and other departments
- Mentor and support the physician and CRNA team
- Participate in case coverage while leading departmental growth and innovation
Benefits
- Attractive leadership salary with production incentives and administrative stipend
- Generous sign-on bonus
- 8 weeks PTO (no additional CME time off required)
- Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, malpractice coverage with tail
- CME allowance and paid time
- Relocation assistance available
- No state income tax in Texas + cost of living ~15% below U.S. average
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
