Assistant Vice President - Anesthesia

Virtua

$650K+ *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with board certification in Anesthesiology.
  • Significant clinical and leadership experience in anesthesia, particularly in complex healthcare settings.
  • Proven track record in leading teams and managing anesthesia operations effectively.
  • Strong ability to advance clinical programs and quality initiatives.
  • Exceptional skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and develop an anesthesia strategy aligned with Virtua Health’s mission.
  • Oversee daily operations of anesthesia services across five hospitals, ensuring quality and efficiency.
  • Identify and implement growth opportunities and operational improvements.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment with anesthesiologists and CRNAs.
  • Support recruitment and retention initiatives for the anesthesia team.
  • Ensure compliance with clinical best practices and regulatory standards for safety.
  • Drive performance improvements in OR efficiency and resource utilization.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave as per legal requirements.
  • Short-term disability, with optional long-term coverage.
  • Tuition assistance for professional development.
  • Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.
Full Job Description

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 problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $650,000.00 per year.  Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

Virtua Health is South Jersey’s largest health system, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to community health. Our team of over 16,000 colleagues and 2,000 medical staff members provides compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

For more information or to submit your CV, please email

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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