Anesthesiology - Chief

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.

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RECRUITMENT PACKAGE :

St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes :