Chair of Anesthesia
Emerson Health
Concord, MA - United States
Emerson Health, based in Concord, Massachusetts, is seeking a physician leader who brings a strong commitment to clinical program development, physician and staff development and quality to serve as its next Chair of Anesthesia.
Emerson Health is a full-service, regional medical center affiliated with the Mass General Brigham Healthcare System, which includes a 179-bed hospital and more than 300 primary care doctors and specialists. Emerson Health provides advanced medical services to more than 300,000 people in 25 towns. The Hospital’s core mission is to make high-quality health care more accessible to those who live and work in their community. To further this mission, Emerson has health centers in Bedford, Maynard, Westford, Groton, Sudbury and Concord, as well as urgent care centers in Hudson and Littleton. Emerson Health is a Leapfrog A Top Hospital and enjoys a 5 Star CMS Rating.
Emerson Health is a physician-friendly health system, where the medical staff and physician enterprise are well supported. Emerson Health enjoys a strong reputation, geographic and financial position. Leadership is characterized by collegiality, cooperation and positive relationships among the administration, medical staff and associates.
The Chair will report to the SVP/Chief Operating Officer, Emerson Health and work in a collaborative relationship with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chair of Surgery and President, Emerson Physician Associates. The Chair will create a strategic plan that supports an employed department within Emerson Physician Associates. Defining a common vision for a best-in-class department aligned with the objectives of the health system and medical staff, and supporting a cohesive culture are key among the expectations of the new Chair.
The new Chair will evaluate the resources in place, oversee recruitment of new providers, develop processes to track, analyze and improve efficiencies and productivity; continuing efforts to develop a high-quality, customer-focused department, where CRNAs and anesthesiologists are involved and engaged in decision-making. The Chair will advance the clinical expertise of the Department, serving as an advocate for the Department, balancing needs of surgeons, administration, and his/her department’s physicians, CRNAs and staff.
The Chair of Anesthesia will be a physician leader with strong leadership and clinical credibility with a commitment to high-quality healthcare delivery and fostering an integrated and cohesive medical staff across Emerson Health. The successful candidate will be a leader who is viewed as a respectful, collaborative, team player and excellent communicator that can lead with integrity and influence.
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