Anesthesia Director - River Anesthesia;

Position: ANESTHESIA DIRECTOR - RIVER CITY ANESTHESIA (FT/PT)

ANESTHESIA DIRECTOR - RIVER CITY ANESTHESIA (FT/PT)

Northwest Specialty Hospital – Spokane, WA

Description

Northwest Specialty Hospital and River City Anesthesia (RCA) are seeking an Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative team as Director of Anesthesia. The Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the anesthesia department, including oversight of the anesthesia function, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and other staff. The role ensures the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered anesthesia care across various surgical suites and procedural areas.

The Director is responsible for program development, compliance, budget management, and fostering a collaborative culture within the department and partnership focused interfacing with facility executives as well as surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the anesthesia department.
• Oversee anesthesia function, CRNAs, and other staff.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered anesthesia care across surgical suites and procedural areas.
• Develop and manage anesthesia programming, compliance, and budgeting.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the department and partnership with facility executives and surgeons.
• Serve as primary on‑call contact for anesthesia needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications and Required Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology (e.g., American Board of Anesthesiology or equivalent).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• 5–7 years of clinical anesthesia experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Experience managing or collaborating with CRNAs in a team‑based model.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and ensure operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship or additional certification in leadership or healthcare administration.
• Experience in academic medicine or research.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and anesthesia information systems.

Work Environment

• Primarily hospital‑based with some administrative work conducted in office settings.
• Occasional on‑call responsibilities to support clinical operations.

About River City Anesthesia and Northwest Specialty Hospital

River City Anesthesia is a group of 13 anesthesia providers practicing exclusively at Northwest Specialty Hospital. Our diverse case mix includes orthopedics, general, gynecology, ENT, and spine, supported by a 5‑star CMS rating.

Northwest Specialty Hospital is a center of excellence, comprising 12 operating rooms, 28 inpatient beds, and numerous specialty clinics. The hospital is fully owned and operated by local physicians, offering a supportive culture for patient care and staff satisfaction.

Benefits

• Company‑sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for 100% employer‑paid premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• Various discounts throughout the hospital and community.
• Wellness benefits such as weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships.
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance.

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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