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Posted: 26-Mar-25
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Inova is seeking a Medical Director of Anesthesia at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital location. We are seeking an experienced, motivated and world class anesthesiologists to join our team and serve our communities. Our Anesthesiologists supported and work in partnership with a robust CRNA team 24/7 in addition to nocturnist coverage with our CRNA teams. The Medical Director will work collaboratively with the Operations team, Hospital Administration and CRNA leadership to carry out the Group's mission of maintaining a mutually respectful work environment, leading by example and a sharing a genuine passion of providing excellent patient care.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Sign-on and retention bonuses
- Consistent call requirements
- Diverse mix of cases including General Surgery, Ortho, Endo, GYN, OB, GI etc. in partnership with Fair Oaks ASC team and leadership
- Minimal weekends/holidays required
- 8 weeks PTO, 1 week CME
- Professional development benefits to include license/certification coverage plus an $3500annual CME allowance and education hours for Full Time 1.0 FTE
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Health and professional liability insurance
Inova is a national leader in surgical excellence, quality and safety. We offer a complete suite of surgical services across five hospitals and five ambulatory surgery centers to meet our patients' and communities' varied medical needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and guidance to medical staff:
- Oversees the anesthesia department's clinical and operational activities, ensuring high standards of care
- Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for staff development and growth
- Acts as a liaison between anesthesia staff and hospital administration, advocating for resources and policy changes when necessary
- Clinical and admin responsibilities:
- Oversees scheduling, staffing, and daily operational issues within the anesthesia department
- Monitors and evaluates quality of care, including the review of clinical outcomes and departmental performance metrics
- Ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory standards for patient care and safety
- Develops and monitors the anesthesia department's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Works with hospital administration to make informed decisions about capital expenditures, staffing needs, and departmental growth.
- Provides in-service staff development and clinical teachings to trainees rotating through medical practice
- Provides mentorship and career development support for junior staff and trainees in anesthesiology
- Facilitates a culture of continuous learning and professional development through workshops, case discussions, and simulation training
Qualifications/Requirements:
- MD/DO with successful completion of anesthesiology residency
- Board certified/board eligible in anesthesiology
- Proven leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a diverse team of anesthesia professionals in a clinical setting
- Strong strategic and operational management skills, with experience overseeing department budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
- Experience in all methods of anesthetic delivery including but not limited to intravenous/general, spinal, epidural, ultrasound guided regional anesthesia
- Experience in broad spectrum of clinical services- including but not limited to spine, joint replacement, minimally invasive surgery, maternal, endoscopic, diagnostic imaging
- Collaborate and coordinate with physicians, nurses, technicians and other healthcare providers in the assessment and management of patients throughout the peri-procedural encounter
- Must demonstrate good communication skills and an ability to work in team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of Chief/Director Leadership Experience
About Inova Fair Oaks Hospital:
- Inova was named the 2025 Health System of the year by Press Ganey
- Inova Fair Oaks is ranked one of the best regional hospitals in the Washington DC metro area