Assistant Vice President - Anesthesia

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly

Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Virtua Health, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system, is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Anesthesia to provide leadership and strategic direction for our anesthesia services across five hospitals
. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of anesthesia care, enhance clinical excellence, and drive operational performance across a dynamic healthcare system.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Support the development and execution of system-wide anesthesia strategy in alignment with Virtua Health’s mission and goals

• Oversee day-to-day operations of anesthesia services across multiple sites, ensuring efficient, high-quality care delivery

• Identify and implement opportunities for growth, access, and operational improvement

Team Leadership & Engagement:

• Partner with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and administrative leaders to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment

• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives across anesthesia services

• Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Quality & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to clinical best practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements

• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient outcomes, and patient experience

Operational Excellence:

• Drive performance improvement initiatives, including OR efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization

• Collaborate with perioperative and hospital leadership to align priorities and enhance service delivery

Collaboration & Partnership:

• Build strong relationships with physicians, hospital executives, and interdisciplinary teams

• Serve as a key liaison between anesthesia providers and system leadership

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Anesthesiology.

• Significant clinical and leadership experience in anesthesia, ideally in a complex healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing operations, and advancing clinical programs.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and…