Seeking Chair of Anesthesia - Penn Med Lancaster General Health

Opportunity Overview

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chair of Anesthesia to lead one of Central Pennsylvania’s most respected anesthesia departments. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic physician leader to define the future of anesthesia care across a top-ranked regional health system and within the broader Penn Medicine network.

The Chair will oversee all anesthesia services for Lancaster General Hospital – a 602-bed, Level One Trauma Center and U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospital” – as well as several outpatient and ambulatory locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical experience, strategic insight, and a passion for fostering collaboration and clinical excellence.

The Role

As the executive clinical and operational leader for anesthesia services, the Chair will:

• Shape a vision for comprehensive, high-quality anesthesia care across inpatient and outpatient sites.
• Lead a talented team of 35 anesthesiologists and more than 60 CRNAs dedicated to exceptional care and safety.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring high reliability and zero harm.
• Partner closely with hospital and system leadership to align departmental goals with Penn Medicine’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Advance clinical innovation and operational performance through data-driven quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee financial and resource stewardship, including budgeting, productivity, and operational planning.
• Promote professional growth and engagement across the department.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology
• Eligibility for unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a complex healthcare organization
• Proven ability to build teams, inspire collaboration, and achieve measurable quality and operational outcomes

About Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system that includes Lancaster General Hospital, the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, the Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and a state-of-the-art Proton Therapy Center. As part of the Penn Medicine system, LG Health combines the strength of an academic institution with the community focus of a regional leader, serving patients throughout Central Pennsylvania with innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiology leader to make a lasting impact—shaping a collaborative, high-performing department and advancing the quality of perioperative care across Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.

Interested candidates or nominations may be submitted in confidence to Alexandra Brindle, Penn Medicine physician recruiter, at alexandra.brindle@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

Lancaster General Hospital is a 602-bed not-for-profit hospital in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania. The hospital is a multi-year recipient of the Magnet designation for excellence in clinical outcomes and patient safety by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospital”

A key component of the Penn Medicine health system, Lancaster General Hospital offers South Central Pennsylvania’s most advanced range of outpatient and inpatient specialty services including cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, a Level I Trauma Center (only one in the region!), and critical-care units for trauma neurological care and medical and surgical intensive care (ICU).