Physician - Vice President, Department Chief - Anesthesia and Perioperative Services - West MI

Overview

Corewell Health’s West Michigan region seeks a transformational Department Chief and Service Line Leader, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Services to lead an integrated in-house anesthesia service line across multiple hospitals and sites, including the Surgical Optimization Center at Blodgett Hospital. This executive physician leader is accountable for the clinical, operational, educational, quality/safety, and strategic performance of anesthesia and perioperative services, building an engaged, high‑performing in‑house team aligned to Corewell Health’s mission, values, and community needs.

The Chief and Service Line Leader reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Corewell Health West Michigan.

• Architect and operationalize a fully integrated, in-house anesthesia service line across West Michigan, including the Perioperative Service Line and the Surgical Optimization Center located at the Blodgett Hospital.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan that aligns anesthesia and perioperative services priorities with regional/system goals (growth, access, quality, experience, and value).
• Define the service line operating model (scope, site structure, leadership roles, care team model, and standard work) and drive consistent implementation across sites.
• Identify and execute specialty and program growth opportunities (e.g., cardiac, OB, pediatrics, neuro, trauma, regional anesthesia, acute pain, and critical care interfaces as applicable).
• Lead site-of-care and growth strategy in partnership with perioperative and ambulatory leadership (ASC/procedural expansion, new site planning, service integration).
• Partner in a physician–administrative dyad to align clinical strategy with operational execution and remove barriers.
• Align employed and independent provider groups (as applicable) to shared standards, goals, and performance expectations.

• Develop, improve and sustain a culture of safety and high reliability to ensure safety remains a priority for the clinical service line, inclusive of assigned Corewell Health departments.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing in‑house team; strengthen engagement, belonging, and joy at work.
• Evaluate and elevate the performance of the professional staff and care teams to meet standards of care expected by the community and professional societies.
• Create a tactical plan that aligns with operational teams to drive best practice and reliability.
• Translate quality, safety, experience and value into the foundational elements of a physician’s role.
• Meet payer contract requirements with respect to quality incentives and requirements.
• Ensure that moving from volume to value is a priority.
• Demonstrate a high level of collaboration and influence to align goals across stakeholder groups including the system, elected medical staff, and the clinically integrated network (CIN).
• Lead the implementation and measure adherence of clinical pathways that are evidence-based while engaging key stakeholders, including the care team.
• Foster a consumer-centric approach for access, care pathways, and patient education.
• Support academic and research programs within the clinical service line.

• Foster a “people first” culture where providers feel known, included, and empowered.
• Recruit physicians and advanced practice providers with exemplary credentials and alignment with Corewell Health’s values, culture, and strategy.
• Demonstrate competence in leading change and effective communication.
• Engage and empower leaders by identifying and communicating clear performance expectations and providing performance feedback.
• Support organizational direction by demonstrating behaviors that align providers, clinical and operational employees.
• Support Epic optimization following Corewell Health’s standards in the clinical service line.
• Champion delivery system engagement strategies and identify opportunities to improve engagement and joy at work for both employed and independent providers.