Assistant Vice President - Anesthesia

Virtua Health, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system, is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Anesthesia to provide leadership and strategic direction for our anesthesia services across five hospitals . This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of anesthesia care, enhance clinical excellence, and drive operational performance across a dynamic healthcare system.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Support the development and execution of system-wide anesthesia strategy in alignment with Virtua Health’s mission and goals

• Oversee day-to-day operations of anesthesia services across multiple sites, ensuring efficient, high-quality care delivery

• Identify and implement opportunities for growth, access, and operational improvement

Team Leadership & Engagement:

• Partner with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and administrative leaders to foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment

• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives across anesthesia services

• Promote a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Quality & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to clinical best practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements

• Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient outcomes, and patient experience

Operational Excellence:

• Drive performance improvement initiatives, including OR efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization

• Collaborate with perioperative and hospital leadership to align priorities and enhance service delivery

Collaboration & Partnership:

• Build strong relationships with physicians, hospital executives, and interdisciplinary teams

• Serve as a key liaison between anesthesia providers and system leadership

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Anesthesiology.

• Significant clinical and leadership experience in anesthesia, ideally in a complex healthcare setting.

• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing operations, and advancing clinical programs.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $650,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

Virtua Health is South Jersey’s largest health system, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to community health. Our team of over 16,000 colleagues and 2,000 medical staff members provides compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.