Director of Anesthesia Operations

Director of Anesthesia Operations – Lead a Dynamic Transformation!

Are you ready to take on an exciting and instrumental role in shaping the future of an anesthesia department within a thriving academic medical center? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking institution eager for change and innovation. As the Director of Anesthesia, you will play a pivotal role in transforming a well-established academic department into a system-wide leader in anesthesia services.

Why This Role?

• Be a Change Agent: This is more than just a leadership position; it's an opportunity to drive growth, expansion, and innovation in a department hungry to evolve. With a dynamic chair eager for partnership, you’ll help build something exceptional.
• A Growing Team: Join a team of dedicated faculty who are enthusiastic about professional growth. Work alongside leaders with proven success in securing NIH funding and help expand opportunities into industry-sponsored research and clinical trials.
• National Impact: Leverage your experience with national societies and professional networks to bring fresh perspectives and external resources into the department. Build relationships, present at national meetings, and support an already well-respected department to reach new heights.
• Solid Foundation: Benefit from strong residency training (ACGME-accredited) and great external funding resources, including donor support. The department is well-positioned to further its mission in clinical care, research, and education.

Scope & Responsibilities

As Director of Anesthesia, you will collaborate closely with Department Chairs and Administrators to provide leadership for the department's clinical, academic, research, and community missions. Your role will include:

• Daily operational oversight of clinical offices, patient care areas, and research.
• Managing capital, human, and material resources to ensure operational efficiency.
• Partnering with the Outpatient Director(s) and Medical Director(s) to identify and develop new service opportunities.
• Playing a key role in financial oversight, ensuring revenue integrity, and supporting departmental growth.
• Developing policies, procedures, and training to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness.

You’ll need a proven ability to foster strong relationships with physicians, support staff, and leadership, ensuring the department’s continued success in a highly matrixed academic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience, with at least five (5) years in a management role.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, innovation, and change management.
• Ability to develop partnerships with physicians and communicate effectively with staff and patients.

If you're passionate about being part of something transformational and want to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team where your leadership will be the catalyst for future success!

Apply today to embark on this dynamic and career-defining journey!

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.