Description
Chair of Anesthesia
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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 the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physician Recruitment team.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
https://careers.pennmedicine.org/jobs/16929689-seeking-chair-of-anesthesia-penn-med-lancaster-general-health
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