Medical Director of Anesthesiology - MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking an Anesthesiologist with leadership experience to provide oversight and leadership for Anesthesia services at all hospitals within the MUSC Health Catawba Division. The division currently includes MUSC Health – Lancaster Medical Center, and MUSC Health – Chester Medical Center.

About the Opportunity:

• Lead the development of policies and procedures for the Anesthesia Program
• Provide administrative leadership for the Anesthesia program with a focus on meeting performance metrics and standards
• Partner with divisional Chief Medical Officer to reach quality goals by ensuring active engagement and participation by Anesthesia providers in quality and strategy initiatives
• Play leading role in the design and implementation of staffing models and innovative care delivery models, including telehealth
• 80% Clinical Anesthesia and 20% Medical Director Responsibilities for MUSC Health’s Regional Health Network
• Candidates must be BC/BE in Anesthesiology
• Candidates must be eligible for South Carolina licensure
• Strong clinical, educational and interpersonal skills that will enable him/her to be a leader within the Division and institution
• Must have experience with Major Vascular, Obstetric, Pediatric, Neuro, Outpatient, office-based, orthopedic and regional anesthesia, pre-op screening, and acute pain treatment
• Cardiac and Thoracic Anesthesia experience optional
• Serve as a liaison between the Medical and CRNA staff to assure timely communications, adherence to standards and policies, and the promotion of collegial relationships; assist with relationship building, fostering positive interactions, and problem resolution
• Participate in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental performance improvement activities, and peer review as requested
• Maintain ongoing communication with administration and staff to provide clinical expertise and support when needed or requested
• Review and advise on proper coding for professional services provided by Anesthesia and participate in audits and maintain compliance with sound fiscal practices
• Work collaboratively with hospital system’s recruiters and practice managers to source and on-board Anesthesia physicians and CRNAs
• Schedule and direct monthly meetings with executive team members to review overall program performance and areas of opportunity to ensure alignment with divisional goals and initiatives
• Monitor and amend daily staffing plans based on real-time volume fluctuations with attention to flexing staffing models to patient volumes
• Physician will work as part of a team with Anesthesiologist and CRNAs

We will provide:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Director Stipend
• CME/Professional Expense allowance of $5000 per year
• 13 weeks time off
• Employer-funded retirement account + additional match for retirement contributions
• Malpractice Coverage
• Epic EMR
• Employed position which comes with MUSC faculty appointment and the resources which accompany an academic medical center

Lancaster, SC, is located just 25-35 minutes away from the Charlotte metropolitan area, and serves as the seat of Lancaster County, the sixth fastest-growing county in the Carolinas. The city is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, the largest of the university’s regional campuses, and boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including 360-acre Andrew Jackson State Park.

With access to great shopping, excellent schools, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, a vibrant art community, and an affordable cost of living, Lancaster, SC, is a great place to call home.

Learn more about Lancaster, SC:

www.lancastercitysc.com/

www.mylancastersc.org/

www.lancasterchambersc.org/

Indian Land of Lancaster County is a booming suburb of the greater metropolitan area of Charlotte, NC. Residents of Indian Land enjoy some of the best schools in South Carolina, and a very affordable cost of living. Indian Land is located along U.S. Highway 521, connecting it with Charlotte just 20 miles to the north, and greater Lancaster County just 25 miles to the south. 

Charlotte, NC, one of the 25 largest cities in the United States, and the largest city in North Carolina, is home to nearly 800,000 citizens. In Charlotte, you’ll find the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, numerous entertainment venues, and the National Whitewater Center. Excellent public-school systems, a buzzing culinary scene, an international airport (CLT), and short driving distances to beach getaways and mountain escapes make Charlotte a great option for MUSC Lancaster Medical Center physicians.

MUSC Health - Lancaster Medical Center is a 225-bed, all-private room facility boasting over 1,000 physicians and care team members. Lancaster Medical Center is a place where technology and skilled professionals come together to provide compassionate, patient-focused care. We offer acute care, diagnostic services, women’s health including obstetrics, orthopedic services, cardiac services, general and laparoscopic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency treatment, wound care and more. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. This integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health delivers transformational care shaped by world-class clinicians, health scientists, and educators who provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.

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