Director Anesthesiology Operations - Anesthesia Chair

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at 
[email protected]

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.

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.

 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained


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