Overview Director of Anesthesia Opportunity - 425-Bed Regional Medical Center, East Texas Lead a High-Performing Anesthesia Department in a Growing East Texas Community A prominent 425-bed regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center in East Texas is seeking an experienced, board-certified Anesthesiologist to serve as Director of Anesthesia . This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a well-established, collegial team while maintaining an excellent work-life balance in a supportive, high-retention environment (95% physician retention system-wide). Practice & Leadership Highlights Current team: 9 full-time Anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs providing exceptional support Coverage responsibilities: Main OR: 14 rooms with approximately 7,000 cases annually Cath Lab: 2 spots covered daily (total 5 rooms across the main hospital and ASC) Freestanding ASC: 7-8 rooms Call: Favorable 1:10 weeknight and 1:5 weekend (always 2 providers staffed); call is from home ; Night shift on weekly rotation Schedule: D1 model (full week on, post-call week off) - guaranteed week off after call week; approximately 50-hour work week average (including administrative duties) Case mix (general anesthesiology focus with leadership oversight): Always/High volume : Major vascular, Orthopedics, Regional anesthesia Sometimes/Variable : Cardiac (team will proctor if needed), Thoracic, Pediatrics, Neuro, Trauma, Outpatient surgery, Chronic pain (occasional) Rarely/Never : Critical care (rare), Obstetrics (handled by CRNAs), Acute pain, Office-based, Preop screening clinic (Chief/Director may oversee; regular Anesthesiologists do not routinely cover) Medically directed model with no resident supervision; emphasis on quality, efficiency, and team development As Director of Anesthesia, you will Provide strategic and operational leadership for the anesthesia service line Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical services, and other departments Mentor and support the physician and CRNA team Participate in case coverage while leading departmental growth and innovation Compensation & Benefits Package (Competitive & Comprehensive) Attractive leadership salary with production incentives and administrative stipend Generous sign-on bonus 8 weeks PTO (no additional CME time off required) Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, malpractice coverage with tail CME allowance and paid time Relocation assistance available No state income tax in Texas + cost of living ~15% below U.S. average Why East Texas? Service area population 400,000 in a rapidly growing region Perfect balance of Quality of Life and Quality of Practice - family-friendly communities, affordable housing, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming culture Convenient access to the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area and one of the world's busiest international airports (DFW) Ideal location for leaders seeking professional fulfillment in a lower-stress, high-quality environment with big-city amenities just a short drive away This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, team-oriented Anesthesiologist leader who values strong CRNA collaboration, home call, a predictable ~50-hour work week with substantial time off, diverse case exposure (including Level II trauma capabilities), and the chance to shape the future of anesthesia services in a thriving East Texas medical community. Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required, along with demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to step into a director-level role. For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact Keith Evola President Elevating Healthcare One Step at a Time We look forward to discussing this exciting leadership opportunity with you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Medical Director Of Anesthesia – Level Ii Trauma Center – East Texas
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