Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesia

Reading Hospital is seeking a dynamic leader to be Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesia

You will work closely with Department Chair, Division Chiefs, and hospital Administration. Define, lead, and set Department of Anesthesiology direction and expectations to support the clinical priorities of the organization, including formal review, FPPE, OPPE, and quality improvement initiatives. Oversee care standards and outcome goals for inpatient clinical care and transitions of care.

• Advise the Chair on department initiatives, policies, and operations, attend various meetings representing the Chair and serve as the surrogate department leader in the absence of the Chair.
• Meet regularly with the Chair as a key component of the Department of Anesthesiology executive leadership team.
• Work with the Chair to lay the foundation for interdisciplinary clinical care for complex medical management and wellness.
• Liaison with Nursing Leadership to build foundations for interdisciplinary collaboration on Patient Care issues
• Aid the Chair in duties involving Operating Room business operations
• Aid the Chair in recruitment and retention, including recruitment of new Division Chiefs and other departmental leaders.
• Work with the Chair to assess, develop plans, and operationalize ongoing and new projects.
• Lead the Departmental Committee in its establishment of quality metrics, review and remediation of Provider quality or cultural fallout, aid in credentialing activities, and directional leadership on outcomes‑based initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Division Chiefs and administrators in preparing annual division reviews, and actively participate in those reviews.
• Articulate and lead by example the mission, vision, and departmental culture.
• Oversee and coordinate efforts to ensure that inpatient care is delivered in an effective, safe, high‑quality, and patient‑centered manner.
• Work with Department Chair and Hospital Administration for new initiatives.
• Complete Medical Staff credentialing requirements to assist the Chair.
• Collaborate with Chair on FPPE and maintain continuous quality improvement across all aspects of clinical operations, including OPPE initiatives and performance review, provider credentialing, patient outcomes, patient and provider engagement and satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Support strategic planning efforts around the Anesthesiology Department.
• Collaborate with the Chair to enhance physician professional experience, joy of practice, and top of license work relating to inpatient care.

The Anesthesia Department at Tower Health's Reading Hospital location performs 35,000 - 40,000 procedures annually. The practice covers a full range of cases, including OB, trauma, neuro, pediatrics and cardiology. This opportunity combines an environment of mutual respect, cooperation and integrity with an excellent support staff. The Department of Anesthesia is housed in the Health Plex for Advanced and Surgical Patient Care, a 476,000 square foot, state‑of‑the‑art surgical inpatient tower, featuring:

• 24 surgical suites, including 6 hybrid‑capable operating rooms
• Eight minor procedure rooms
• 16 emergency treatment rooms and expansion to 5 trauma bays
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Pediatric Emergency Department

Meet our team on You Tube:

• 700+ bed, Magnet designated, tertiary care facility located on a beautiful, 36‑acre campus
• Busiest Emergency Department in Pennsylvania, with over 135,000 visits annually
• EPIC EMR
• CMS 5‑star facility
• ACGME Anesthesiology residency program

• Competitive salary with incentive bonus (76% MGMA)
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Generous earned time‑off
• Physician New Hire Program
• CME time and money
• 403(b) (matched) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Faculty rank through Drexel University College of Medicine, commensurate with experience
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support

Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. The neighborhood around the hospital is a beautiful residential community with parks, restaurants, schools, and museums. This area offers many…