Vice Chair Dept. of Anesthesia

Reading Hospital is seeking a dynamic leader to be Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesia

You will work closely with Department Chair, Division Chiefs, and hospital Administration. Define, lead, and set Department of Anesthesiology direction and expectations to support the clinical priorities of the organization, including formal review, FPPE, OPPE, and quality improvement initiatives. Oversee care standards and outcome goals for inpatient clinical care and transitions of care. 

Job duties include: 

• Advise the Chair on department initiatives, policies, and operations, attend various meetings representing the Chair and serve as the surrogate department leader in the absence of the Chair.
• Meet regularly with the Chair as a key component of the Department of Anesthesiology executive leadership team.
• Work with the Chair to lay the foundation for interdisciplinary clinical care for complex medical management and wellness.
• Liaison with Nursing Leadership to build foundations for interdisciplinary collaboration on Patient Care issues
• Aid the Chair in duties involving Operating Room business operations
• Aid the Chair in recruitment and retention, including recruitment of new Division Chiefs and other departmental leaders.
• Work with the Chair to assess, develop plans, and operationalize ongoing and new projects.
• Lead the Departmental Committee in its establishment of quality metrics, review and remediation of Provider quality or cultural fallout, aid in credentialing activities, and directional leadership on outcomes-based initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Division Chiefs and administrators in preparing annual division reviews, and actively participate in those reviews.
• Articulate and lead by example the mission, vision, and departmental culture.
• Oversee and coordinate efforts to ensure that inpatient care is delivered in an effective, safe, high-quality, and patient-centered manner.
• Work with Department Chair and Hospital Administration for new initiatives.
• Complete Medical Staff credentialing requirements to assist the Chair.
• Collaborate with Chair on FPPE and maintain continuous quality improvement across all aspects of clinical operations, including OPPE initiatives and performance review, provider credentialing, patient outcomes, patient and provider engagement and satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Support strategic planning efforts around the Anesthesiology Department.
• Collaborate with the Chair to enhance physician professional experience, joy of practice, and top of license work relating to inpatient care.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Effective Communication and Listener                 
• Demonstrated Collaborator                                                       
• Ability to handle change and to help others handle change
• Ability to engage in strategic thinking activity
• Demonstrated integrity and empathy
• Ability to motivate others
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated decision-making ability

The Anesthesia Department at Tower Health's Reading Hospital location, performs 35,000 - 40,000 procedures annually.  The practice covers a full range of cases, including OB, trauma, neuro, pediatrics and cardiology.  This opportunity combines an environment of mutual respect, cooperation and integrity with an excellent support staff. The Department of Anesthesia is housed in the HealthPlex for Advanced and Surgical Patient Care, a 476,000 square foot, state-of-the-art surgical inpatient tower, featuring:

• 24 surgical suites, including 6 hybrid-capable operating rooms
• Eight minor procedure rooms
• 16 emergency treatment rooms and expansion to 5 trauma bays
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Pediatric Emergency Department

Meet our team on YouTube:

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About Reading Hospital

• 700+ bed, Magnet designated, tertiary care facility located on a beautiful, 36-acre campus
• Busiest Emergency Department in PA, with over 135,000 visits annually
• EPIC EMR
• CMS 5-star facility
• ACGME Anesthesiology residency program

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with incentive bonus (76% MGMA)
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Generous earned time-off
• CME time and money
• 403(b) (matched) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Faculty rank through Drexel University College of Medicine, commensurate with experience
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
• Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
• H1B visa and green card sponsorship

Contact:  Kat McEwan

Email: Kat.McEwan@towerhealth.org

Phone:  301-524-3419

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Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. The neighborhood around the hospital is a beautiful residential community with parks, restaurants, schools, and museums. This area offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family, outstanding schools, and plentiful outdoor activities. Berks County is 1 hour northwest of Philadelphia and within easy driving distance of other major metropolitan areas like Baltimore and New York City.

• MD/DO degree from an accredited university program required.
• Board certification in Anesthesia.
• Track record of involvement in, and understanding of, the functions of an academic Department of Anesthesia.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience since completion of primary residency training in an inpatient setting required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• A valid PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required

About Tower Health 

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high quality, leading edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, in partnership with Drexel University.  Tower Health is strongly committed to academic medicine and training, including multiple residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading. The system also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; home healthcare provided by Tower Health at Home; TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response; Tower Health Medical Group; Tower Health Providers, our clinically integrated network; and 25 Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across our service area. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc 

For more information, visit towerhealth.org.