Department Chair, Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

Department Chair, Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

City of Hope National Medical Center (COHNMC)

Join one of the nation’s leading cancer centers in the United States. We are seeking an accomplished physician–leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine for our Los Angeles and Orange County, CA campuses—advancing clinical excellence and operational performance across a high-acuity oncology enterprise.

The Chair will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for a primarily clinical department that is integral to surgical oncology and complex cancer care, with faculty dedicated to perioperative excellence and improved patient outcomes. The Department currently comprises 19 full‑time physicians and 20 CRNAs working across the Duarte and Irvine campuses.

Serve as the principal physician leader for Perioperative Services, providing strategic and operational oversight, actively participating in Operating Room management committees, and partnering closely with nursing and administrative leadership to ensure seamless workflows and consistently deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

• Champion the department’s mission of clinical care while driving operational efficiency and productivity.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., surgical oncology, perioperative services) to ensure seamless, patient‑centered care.
• Maintain and continuously elevate standards of quality and safety in clinical and administrative practice.

• Oversee and manage day‑to‑day operations of two campuses and drive performance of large, diverse teams and create a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Design, lead, and optimize anesthesiology staffing models for busy operating rooms across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring the right clinician at the right time for the right case.
• Monitor and oversee scheduling, room utilization, case‑mix management, and throughput—driving measurable efficiency and reliability across perioperative workflows.
• Successfully recruit and retain a full complement of physicians, CRNAs, consultants, and per diems to meet departmental needs and growth objectives.
• Lead and partner effectively with CRNAs, building inclusive care teams with clear scopes, evidence‑based practice standards, and aligned performance goals.
• Support CRNA professional development and optimal team utilization to enhance access, safety, and patient experience.
• Leverage the existing CRNA workforce in alignment with departmental growth and service expansion plans.
• Maintain a deep understanding of current marketplace trends affecting anesthesiology (e.g., workforce supply/demand, care model evolution, reimbursement dynamics, and technology), and translate insights into pragmatic staffing and operational strategies.

• Expand clinical volumes and sites responsibly to support programmatic and financial success, while leading quality improvement initiatives across the perioperative continuum.
• Participate in enterprise leadership for clinical operations, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of perioperative systems, metrics, and performance improvement.

• MD or DO;
  Board Certification in Anesthesiology; eligible for California licensure.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Operational & Staffing Expertise:
  Proven track record running anesthesiology staffing for busy ORs across inpatient and outpatient environments; advanced competence in scheduling, productivity, and throughput.
• Clinical Acumen:
  Extensive experience with high‑acuity, complex oncology cases.
• Team Leadership:
  Demonstrated success working with both physicians and CRNAs within collaborative care models.
• Recruitment & Retention:
  Ability to build and sustain a full team of physicians, CRNAs, consultants, and per diems.
• Market Insight:
  Demonstrated knowledge of current anesthesiology market trends and ability to shape strategy accordingly.
• Experience driving key operating room metrics including room utilization, case duration, block utilization,…