Physician – Chief of Anesthesiology

Job Category: Anesthesia
Job Type: Physician
Job Location: Troy

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified Anesthesiologist for a full-time Chief of Anesthesiology position at Samaritan Hospital. This hospital-employed leadership role oversees the anesthesia department, clinical operations, staffing, and quality initiatives at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.

Position Highlights:

  • Lead a collaborative team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs
  • Oversee anesthesia services across OR, OB, and endoscopy.
  • Drive quality improvement, innovation, and patient safety
  • Partner with surgical, nursing, and administrative leadership
  • Develop protocols and mentor clinical staff

Requirements:

  • Board-certified Anesthesiologist with fellowship training
  • Proven leadership experience managing anesthesia teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience in clinical operations, quality improvement, and strategic planning
  • Eligible for NYS medical license and DEA

Compensation Structure:

Base Salary – Two Tracks Based on Call Requirements and Leadership Stipend :

Track 1 – $575,217  and $91,520 leadership stipend

  • Onsite shifts – 44 hours/week, 44 weeks – 1,936 hours per year
  • First call shifts per year:
  • 1 in 8 weekday shifts – 12 hours each
  • 1 in 8 weekend day shifts – 24 hours each
  • 1 in 6 holidays – 12 hours each

Track 2 – $600,000 and $91,520 leadership stipend

  • Onsite shifts – 44 hours/week, 44 weeks – 1,936 hours per year
  • First call shifts per year:
  • 1 in 5 weekday shifts – 12 hours each
  • 1 in 5 weekend day shifts – 24 hours each
  • 1 in 6 holidays – 12 hours each

Additional Compensation:

  • Starting & Retention Bonus: $100,000 (with 2-year claw back)
  • Chief Stipend: $91,520 annually for 416 hours of administrative leadership
  • Excess call and onsite shift compensation
  • OB call compensation
  • Quality incentive compensation (starting at 3rd anniversary)

Recruitment Package:

  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • $4,500 annual CME expense allowance & 40 hours per year
  • Retirement plans: 403(b) with match, 457(d) plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

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