General Anesthesiology - Section Director NORA - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Beverly Anesthesiology

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$535,000 - $645,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beverly Anesthesiology, Inc. at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Section Director of General Anesthesia for non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) locations, including GI, IR, and Taper imaging. Reporting to the Vice Chair and Co-Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, the director provides clinical anesthesia services as well as day-to-day administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for the NORA general anesthesia section. The role aligns section activities with departmental and institutional goals, advances NORA efficiency, promotes quality and safety, and coordinates care across NORA locations. The Section Director leads routine section operations, oversees provider coverage and scheduling, supports staffing and recruitment, establishes and tracks annual goals, and partners with NORA and anesthesia leadership to maintain efficient patient flow and resolve operational issues. The director also helps develop and communicate policies and procedures, standardize workflows, monitor quality and safety, address safety events and grievances, and support regulatory and accreditation compliance. Responsibilities include provider performance oversight, credentialing and privilege recommendations, onboarding and evaluation, and representing the section in departmental and institutional meetings. The role includes teaching house staff, fellows, and students; evaluating trainees; participating in committees and research; and providing anesthesia clinical services. Cedars-Sinai is a tertiary acute-care academic medical center committed to patient care, research, education, and community programs. The position offers total cash compensation of $535,000–$645,000, with signing bonuses and housing loan or student loan assistance mentioned.

Requirements

Medical degree or equivalent.
Board certification in Anesthesiology.
Unrestricted California physician license.
Medical Staff membership in accordance with CSMC and Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.
Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank and appointment.
At least five years of active clinical experience as an anesthesiologist.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and in organizing clinical and non-clinical activities.
Evidence of exceptional academic, clinical, professional, and administrative accomplishment.

Responsibilities

Lead routine administrative and clinical functions of the NORA general anesthesia section, including clinical services, quality and safety, patient experience, personnel, scheduling, and productivity.
Establish annual section goals aligned with departmental and institutional priorities, track progress, and report outcomes.
Oversee NORA provider coverage, daily scheduling, and case assignments to support timely access, continuity of care, and equitable workload distribution.
Recommend staffing levels and competencies based on volume, acuity, and case mix; support recruitment and retention.
Promote efficient daily NORA operations and patient flow in partnership with NORA and anesthesia leadership.
Support onboarding and orientation of new clinicians and trainees across NORA locations.
Serve as a contact for operational escalations and collaborate with NORA leadership to resolve real-time issues.
Partner with NORA leadership to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for safe, high-quality anesthesia care, and communicate updates to providers.
Standardize workflows, documentation, and equipment use where appropriate.
Monitor quality and safety indicators and lead or participate in multidisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.
Review safety event reports and patient grievances, work with Patient Relations, and participate in root cause analyses.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and accreditation standards, including requirements for licensure, credentialing, documentation, and quality assurance.
Provide ongoing surveillance and feedback on provider performance and participate in FPPE/OPPE processes with departmental leadership.
Recommend clinical privileges for section providers in partnership with departmental leadership and Medical Staff Services.
Support onboarding, coaching, and performance evaluations of anesthesia providers and contribute to succession planning.
Represent section interests in departmental and institutional meetings, present metrics and outcomes, and promote transparency and accountability.
Provide anesthesia clinical services.
Participate in teaching house staff, fellows, and students.
Participate in evaluating fellows, residents, and students.
Participate in departmental and institutional committees related to training, research, and clinical processes.
Participate in research activities.