Anesthesiologist Job at Trinity Health in Capital District, NY

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 bonus
• $25k 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.