Executive Director of Anesthesia Services

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise & Financial Leadership:
  • Full P&L accountability for anesthesia services across 11 community hospitals, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on anesthesia subsidy models, clearly articulating key cost and revenue drivers and explaining variances from budget or forecast.
  • Develop and execute strategies to optimize staffing models, coverage efficiency, and financial sustainability across diverse community hospital environments.
• Operational & Clinical Partnership:
  • Lead all non-clinical anesthesia operations in partnership with the Chief Anesthesia Medical Director within a formal dyad structure.
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality anesthesia service delivery across multiple markets while adapting to local hospital needs and volumes.
  • Oversee staffing structures, scheduling models, and performance management across sites.
• Executive & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to hospital CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, and divisional leaders.
  • Present complex operational and financial data in clear, executive-level formats.
  • Represent anesthesia services in enterprise forums and system-level strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Growth & Performance:
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unwarranted variation.
  • Support growth initiatives, new service offerings, and market expansion.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics related to access, quality, staffing, and financial outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing anesthesia services across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated enterprise anesthesia operations experience, including staffing models, subsidies, and financial management.
• Proven ability to engage and present to senior executives including CEOs and CFOs.
• Strong command of anesthesia economics and workforce dynamics.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.

Preferred, Not Required

• Clinical background as a CRNA or other anesthesia professional.
• Experience with a national anesthesia management company (e.g., Envision, TeamHealth, NorthStar).
• Experience leading anesthesia services in community hospital settings across multiple markets.