Chair of Anesthesia

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Requisition Number:

R-18730

Facility:

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Anesthesia PB

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Chair of Anesthesia at South Shore Health is a distinguished leadership position for an experienced and visionary healthcare professional with strong clinical expertise background in anesthesiology care. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Chair will provide administrative, clinical, and strategic leadership for the Department of Anesthesia. This role ensures the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered anesthesia care across perioperative, obstetric, and pain management services while maintaining compliance with all relevant bylaws, regulations, and accrediting standards.

In partnership with Hospital and inter-departmental leadership, The Chair of Anesthesia is responsible for overseeing the department's patient care delivery structure, operations, and workforce, including anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and other Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs). The Chair will focus on building a high-performing, multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care, improve patient outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Aligned with South Shore Health's mission, vision, and values, the Chair will focus on exceptional care delivery, strategic program growth, and seamless integration of anesthesia services across all clinical areas. The Chair will provide guidance and leadership for the development and operation of comprehensive pain management services, ensuring alignment with South Shore Health's goals and priorities.

This role demands a dynamic and strategic leader with demonstrated expertise in anesthesia care management, quality improvement, team development, and financial stewardship. The Chair will play a pivotal role in advancing the department, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring the department's financial and operational performance aligns with the health system's goals.

Departmental Leadership and Oversight

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clinical leadership for the Department of Anesthesia, ensuring alignment with South Shore Health's strategic goals, mission, and values while maintaining compliance with all Hospital bylaws, regulations, and accrediting standards.
• Oversee the professional conduct, clinical practice, and Hospital credentialing of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other APCs within the department, upholding the highest standards of evidence-based care, professional ethics, and patient safety.
• Establish and communicate clear departmental goals for patient care excellence, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that promotes high-quality anesthesia care delivery across all clinical settings.
• Lead the development of policies, protocols, and workflows that reflect best practices in anesthesia care delivery while streamlining operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serve as an active member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), contributing to system-wide strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making processes.
• Lead ongoing Department meetings to maintain clear and open communication amongst its Department constituents
   

Strategic Planning and Integration

• In collaboration with the service line directors, develop and execute a strategic vision for the growth of anesthesia services, including the expansion of innovative care models such as enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, regional anesthesia programs, and perioperative surgical home initiatives.
• Lead the planning, organization, and direction of staff and activities within the department to ensure the highest quality of medical care while fostering growth and development of department programs.
• Identify and develop opportunities to improve services and increase patient volumes through collaboration with external practices and community partners.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with surgical services, obstetrics, critical care, and emergency medicine to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Represent the Department at critical meetings focused on patient care delivery, quality improvement, finance, and other  
• Support strategic service line growth in partnership with various departments including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Radiology.

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