Director and Chair of Anesthesiology

Westchester Medical Center

Valhalla, New York

Westchester Medical Center announces an exceptional opportunity for a nationally recognized leader in the field of anesthesiology to serve as Director of Anesthesiology.   

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Westchester Medical Center, the Director of Anesthesiology will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the department, comprising 44 employed anesthesiologists and more than 30 residents.  The Director will advance clinical quality, meet growth and financial targets, improve patient, physician and staff satisfaction and drive operational efficiency. The Director will ensure the highest level of care and service, clinical expertise and appropriate coverage for all hospital-based services.

Spanning every adult and pediatric medical specialty, Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC) is an 895-bed regional medical system serving New York’s Hudson Valley region and beyond, encompassing a regional academic medical center, children’s hospital, community hospital, two inpatient behavioral health centers, homecare and numerous outpatient health and related services. Westchester Medical Center, the system’s flagship hospital and Level I trauma center, has one of the highest case-mix indexes in the nation, caring for the most severely ill or injured patients in the nation. Complex services routinely offered at WMC include cardiac, renal and liver transplant, advanced neurosurgery, high risk obstetrics, complex orthopedic/bariatric, trauma, head and neck, oncological and general surgery procedures.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of progressive clinical, operational and administrative achievement and a commitment to patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. Qualified candidates will be eligible for a dual appointment as Chair of Anesthesiology for New York Medical College School of Medicine. Current board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology and eligibility for New York State medical licensure are required. 

Valhalla, New York, a hamlet of about 5,000 residents known for its rich history and beautiful scenery, is located 40 minutes north of Manhattan.

For confidential consideration or to nominate a colleague, please contact:

Joyce Tucker

Executive Vice President, Managing Principal

Cejka Executive Search

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St. Louis, MO 63141

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