What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director-Anesthesiology position at Allied Digestive Health?
Summary:
The Anesthesia Medical Director provides clinical oversight, regulatory governance, and quality leadership for anesthesia services at North Shore Gastroenterology Associates. This role ensures safe anesthesia care, compliance with OBS regulations, development of anesthesia policies and procedures, and leadership of per diem anesthesiology providers.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for all anesthesia services delivered in OBS GI environments.
• Oversee anesthesia clearance processes, patient risk stratification, and appropriateness of OBS-based anesthesia care.
• Develop, review, and maintain anesthesia policies, protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NYS OBS regulations and accreditation standards.
• Lead peer review, incident investigations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide governance and clinical leadership over per diem anesthesiologists
• Monitor anesthesia quality metrics including adverse events and recovery outcomes.
• Partner with Operations and Nursing leadership to optimize perioperative workflows.
• Participate in Quality & Safety Committees and performance reporting, as needed
• Oversee anesthesia credentialing, privileging, and ongoing competency assessments.
• Lead anesthesia-related training and emergency drills.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA, and patient safety compliance.
• Perform additional duties as required.
Essential Skills:
• Strong clinical leadership and collaboration skills.
• Expert knowledge of anesthesia in ambulatory and OBS environments.
• Strong patient clearance and risk management expertise.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in high-acuity environments.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.
• Strong quality improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Education and Experience Required:
• MD or DO with Board Certification in Anesthesiology.
• Active New York State medical license.
• 3–5 years anesthesia experience in ambulatory or OBS settings.
• Leadership or medical director experience preferred.
Key Benefits:
- No Nights Weekends or Call!
- Health Benefits Day one to include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability
- 401K with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
- Malpractice Occurrence based
- Paid Time Off (PTO) 4 weeks
- Licensure reimbursement
Salary : $425,000 - $450,000