Medical Director of Anesthesia – Level II Trauma Center – East Texas

Director of Anesthesia Opportunity – 425-Bed Regional Medical Center, East Texas

Lead a High-Performing Anesthesia Department in a Growing East Texas Community

A prominent 425-bed regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center in East Texas is seeking an experienced, board-certified Anesthesiologist to serve as Director of Anesthesia. This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a well-established, collegial team while maintaining an excellent work-life balance in a supportive, high-retention environment (95% physician retention system-wide).

• Current team: 9 full-time Anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs providing exceptional support
• Coverage responsibilities:
  • Main OR: 14 rooms with approximately 7,000 cases annually
  • Cath Lab: 2 spots covered daily (total 5 rooms across the main hospital and ASC)
  • Freestanding ASC: 7-8 rooms
  • Call:
    Favorable 1:10 weeknight and 1:5 weekend (always 2 providers staffed); call is from home;
    Night shift on weekly rotation
  • Schedule:
    
    D1 model (full week on, post-call week off) – guaranteed week off after call week; approximately 50-hour work week average (including administrative duties)
• Case mix (general anesthesiology focus with leadership oversight):
  • Always/High volume:
    Major vascular, Orthopedics, Regional anesthesia
  • Sometimes/Variable:
    Cardiac (team will proctor if needed), Thoracic, Pediatrics, Neuro, Trauma, Outpatient surgery, Chronic pain (occasional)
  • Rarely/Never:
    Critical care (rare), Obstetrics (handled by CRNAs), Acute pain, Office-based, Preop screening clinic (Chief/Director may oversee; regular Anesthesiologists do not routinely cover)
• Medically directed model with no resident supervision; emphasis on quality, efficiency, and team development

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the anesthesia service line
• Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical services, and other departments
• Mentor and support the physician and CRNA team
• Participate in case coverage while leading departmental growth and innovation

• Attractive leadership salary with production incentives and administrative stipend
• Generous sign-on bonus
• 8 weeks PTO (no additional CME time off required)
• Full benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, malpractice coverage with tail
• CME allowance and paid time
• Relocation assistance available
• No state income tax in Texas + cost of living ~15% below U.S. average

Service area population >400,000 in a rapidly growing region Perfect balance of Quality of Life and Quality of Practice – family-friendly communities, affordable housing, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming culture Convenient access to the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area and one of the world's busiest international airports (DFW) Ideal location for leaders seeking professional fulfillment in a lower-stress, high-quality environment with big-city amenities just a short drive away

This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, team-oriented Anesthesiologist leader who values strong CRNA collaboration, home call, a predictable ~50-hour work week with substantial time off, diverse case exposure (including Level II trauma capabilities), and the chance to shape the future of anesthesia services in a thriving East Texas medical community.

Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required, along with demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to step into a director-level role.

We look forward to discussing this exciting leadership opportunity with you!