St. Peters Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified Anesthesiologist for the Chief of Anesthesiology position at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.
This is a hospital employed leadership role where you will oversee the entire anesthesia department, ensuring high-quality patient care and managing clinical operations, staff, policies, and quality improvement efforts. As Chief, you will play a key role in shaping the future of anesthesia care and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Leadership and Management : Lead the anesthesia department, overseeing clinical operations, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure department functions align with hospital goals and accreditation standards (TJC, ASA).
- Quality & Safety : Champion high-quality anesthesia care, continuous quality improvement, and patient safety. Ensure the departments compliance with best practices, policies, and procedures, while monitoring key quality metrics and patient outcomes.
- Team Development : Lead a dynamic team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs, creating educational programs and mentorship opportunities to foster professional development and ensure clinical excellence across all specialties.
- Collaboration : Work closely with surgeons, nursing, and leadership to ensure seamless, patient-centered care across all surgical specialties. Provide administrative oversight and support to various surgical services including strategic planning and financial management.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Develop and implement cutting-edge protocols and standards of practice in anesthesiology, ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement of the departments clinical care and operational efficiency.
- Performance Management : Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives, review quality assurance data, and track improvements in operational efficiencies and patient flow.
- Oversight of Anesthesia Services : Provide leadership across all areas where anesthesia care is provided including the OR, OB, endoscopy, and conscious sedation. Ensure adequate staffing and compliance with anesthesia care protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Board-certified, fellowship-trained Anesthesiologist with a strong background in clinical and departmental leadership.Proven experience in leading anesthesia teams, with demonstrated abilities in administration, clinical practice, and collaborative care. Experience in managing a team of Physicians and CRNAs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships across departments, manage a cohesive team, and communicate effectively with hospital leadership.Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to improve patient outcomes through innovative care models and operational efficiency.Experience in academic teaching and involvement in clinical research is preferred.RECRUITMENT PACKAGE :
St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes :
Competitive salary with base pay of $555,120 including the stipend.25k starting bonus25k relocation allowance.Comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and dental insurance.Retirement plans : 403(b) with employer match, 457(d) retirement plan.Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and Paid Malpractice.