Vice Chair of Anesthesiology | Academic Medical Center - Georgia
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Job description
Position Overview
A leading Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine in Georgia is seeking a distinguished Vice Chair of Anesthesia. This senior leadership position blends executive administration, clinical excellence, and academic advancement at the state's only public academic health center.
As Vice Chair, you will partner directly with the Department Chair to drive strategy, oversee operations across perioperative services, and mentor faculty while maintaining an active clinical role.
Position, Compensation & Organization
Leadership Responsibilities
- Serve as executive partner to the Chair and hospital leadership on strategy, operations, and academic growth
- Lead governance, budgeting, staffing, and departmental policies
- Mentor clinical division directors and faculty; oversee faculty recruitment and development
- Direct operations across 56 anesthetizing sites including OR, endoscopy, and ambulatory centers
- Drive quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Support fellowship programs in Critical Care, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, and Advanced Perioperative Clinical Anesthesiology
Schedule & Workload
- ~80% clinical, 20% administrative
- Core hours: Mon-Fri, 7 AM-5 PM
- Call: Up to 7 nights/month (post-call recovery provided)
- After-hours administrative availability: $300/hour ($600 past 7 PM)
Qualifications
- Required: ABA board certification, Georgia license (or eligibility), Associate Professor rank or higher, proven anesthesia leadership experience
- Preferred: MBA/MPH/MHA, subspecialty fellowship training, experience leading large academic teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $520K+ (Associate Professor) / $540K+ (Professor)
- $30K annual leadership stipend + $15K-$20K incentive bonus
- $40K sign-on bonus + $20K relocation assistance
- $5K CME allowance + 10 CME days; $1,000 annual faculty development funds
- Total PTO: 56 days (21 vacation, 12 sick, 13 holidays, 10 CME)
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement plans, malpractice coverage with state tort protections
- Tuition assistance: up to 9 credit hours/semester at 26 Georgia universities
Departmental Highlights
- Team: 44-48 anesthesiologists, 41 CRNAs, 3 CAAs, 48 residents
- 100% supervision model with strong residency & fellowship program
- Epic EMR, Qgenda scheduling, GE Aisys CS2 anesthesia machines
- $3.5M investment in new anesthesia and ultrasound equipment
Community & Lifestyle | Georgia
Living in Georgia offers a blend of affordability, cultural vibrancy, and outdoor recreation with easy access to major Southeastern cities.
- World-class golf and nationally recognized sporting events
- Affordable housing, with tax-free rental income opportunities during peak sporting weeks
- Scenic rivers, lakes, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, and boating
- Family-friendly neighborhoods with excellent schools and cultural attractions
- Strong job market in healthcare, education, military, and technology
- Within 2 hours of Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston; multiple nearby airports