Anesthesia Director - River Anesthesia;

Overview

Description

NWSH and River City Anesthesia are seeking an Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative team as Director of Anesthesia. River City Anesthesia & Northwest Specialty Hospital have partnered together to find an Anesthesia Director practicing exclusively  Anesthesia Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the anesthesia department, including oversight of the anesthesia function, CRNAs, and other staff. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across various surgical suites and procedural areas.

The director is responsible for program development, compliance, budget management, and fostering a collaborative culture within the department and partnership, interfacing with facility executives as well as surgeons.

Call typically 2-3 days per month. Full/Part Time position available.

• Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the anesthesia department.
• Oversee anesthesia function, CRNAs, and other staff; ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care.
• Lead program development, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the department and with hospital leadership and surgeons.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board certification in Anesthesiology (e.g., American Board of Anesthesiology or equivalent).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• 5-7 years of clinical anesthesia experience, with 2-3 years in a leadership or administrative role (preferred).
• Experience managing or collaborating with CRNAs in a team-based model.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills; ability to motivate and inspire staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and ensure operational efficiency.

• Fellowship training or additional certification in leadership or healthcare administration.
• Experience in academic medicine or research.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and anesthesia information systems.

• Primarily hospital-based with some administrative work conducted in office settings.
• Occasional on-call responsibilities to support clinical operations.

River City Anesthesia is a group of 13 anesthesia providers practicing exclusively at Northwest Specialty Hospital. Our diverse case mixes include orthopedics, general, gynecology, ENT, and spine. Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is owned and operated by local physicians. The hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, with clinics and services across Kootenai County.

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with plans that may include 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses.
• Generous 401K retirement plan.
• Employee discounts throughout the hospital and community.
• Wellness benefits such as weight loss challenges, access to a dietitian, and discounted gym memberships.
• Culture that promotes work/life balance.

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.