Chief Anesthesiology Officer

Up to $150K Sign On Bonus – Seeking Anesthesiology Medical Director

Empower Your Voice in a Physician Partnership

Vituity's ownership structure offers autonomy, local governance, and a national support system, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – your patients.

Position Overview

• Articulate and advocate for Vituity's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals, ensuring comprehensive understanding and alignment among all stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all Vituity policies and communicate these standards to all healthcare providers within the organization.
• Analyze current and emerging healthcare trends and their potential implications for practice and the surrounding community.
• Develop and implement a thorough annual management plan that establishes clear objectives, consistently exceeding expectations and delivering value to patients, clients, providers, and the community.
• Lead the local administrative management team, carefully selecting members and aligning their roles to achieve practice objectives.
• Exhibit a thorough understanding of Vituity policies and fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring compliance from all providers.
• Embody Vituity's Partnership Principles by promoting open communication and transparent decision-making, including conducting annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of hospital expectations and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Track operational and quality metrics, implementing Vituity initiatives and operational programs to enhance performance.
• Continuously evaluate and refine operational processes, utilizing technology and best practices to optimize workflows and efficiency.
• Oversee financial performance of the site, identifying and developing new opportunities for growth and revenue generation.
• Gain expertise in annual budgeting, financial performance metrics, and billing and reimbursement systems.
• Enhance patient census and billing statistics to maximize reimbursement for the practice.
• Maintain engagement with payers, including significant IPAs, Medical Groups, Foundations, and ACOs associated with the healthcare system.
• Facilitate efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training processes for new providers, ensuring the practice is staffed with highly qualified professionals.
• Provide opportunities for learning and development, mentoring providers and staff to enhance their clinical skills, leadership abilities, and overall professional growth.
• Assess the performance of physicians and CRNAs in accordance with Vituity policies and guidelines.
• Monitor physician competencies and facilitate progressive improvement using appropriate metrics. Counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as necessary in compliance with Vituity policies.
• Participate actively in contract negotiations alongside the Regional Director.
• Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Ensure the practice is well-represented and demonstrates its value through leadership roles and participation in hospital management, medical staff leadership, and community engagement.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed physician with an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical institution and completion of residency from an accredited program.
• Maintain membership and privileges on the hospital's medical staff, adhering to bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Physician Partnership status is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership capacity is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional clinical expertise.
• Interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Project management proficiency.
• Effective collaboration with diverse individuals across multiple locations.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Technical proficiency.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance.

Benefits and Additional Offerings

Vituity is committed to supporting the holistic well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to address your immediate needs and future aspirations.

• Exceptional health plan options.
• Dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Partnership models offer a K-1 status pay structure, allowing for significant tax deductions.
• Outstanding 401K plan with high tax reduction and accelerated balance growth.
• Eligibility for annual profit distribution and yearly cash bonuses.
• Employee assistance programs, travel assistance, and identity theft protection included.
• Options for student loan refinancing.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including various cultural celebrations and financial management workshops.
• A purpose-driven culture focused on enhancing the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

Vituity values diversity; our commitment to equity and inclusion is fundamental to our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other legally protected status. Vituity is dedicated to complying with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.