Physician Leader | Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine | NMC Duarte, CA

Join one of the nation’s leading cancer centers in the United States. We are seeking an accomplished physician–leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine for our Los Angeles and Orange County, CA campuses—advancing clinical excellence and operational performance across a high-acuity oncology enterprise.

Position Overview

The Chair will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for a primarily clinical department that is integral to surgical oncology and complex cancer care, with faculty dedicated to perioperative excellence and improved patient outcomes.

The Department currently comprises 19 full-time physicians and 20 CRNAs working across the Duarte and Irvine campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Serve as the principal physician leader for Perioperative Services, providing strategic and operational oversight, actively participating in Operating Room management committees, and partnering closely with nursing and administrative leadership to ensure seamless workflows and consistently deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Champion the department’s mission of clinical care while driving operational efficiency and productivity.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., surgical oncology, perioperative services) to ensure seamless, patient‑centered care.
• Maintain and continuously elevate standards of quality and safety in clinical and administrative practice.
  
  

Clinical Operations & Staffing

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of two campuses and drive performance of large, diverse teams and creating a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Design, lead, and optimize anesthesiology staffing models for busy operating rooms across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring the right clinician at the right time for the right case.
• Monitor and oversee scheduling, room utilization, case-mix management, and throughput—driving measurable efficiency and reliability across perioperative workflows.
• Successfully recruit and retain a full complement of physicians, CRNAs, consultants, and per diems to meet departmental needs and growth objectives.
  
  

CRNA Collaboration

• Lead and partner effectively with CRNAs, building inclusive care teams with clear scopes, evidence-based practice standards, and aligned performance goals.
• Support CRNA professional development and optimal team utilization to enhance access, safety, and patient experience.
• Leverage the existing CRNA workforce in alignment with departmental growth and service expansion plans.
  
  

Market Strategy & Trends

• Maintain a deep understanding of current marketplace trends affecting anesthesiology (e.g., workforce supply/demand, care model evolution, reimbursement dynamics, and technology), and translate insights into pragmatic staffing and operational strategies.
  
  

Quality, Safety & Growth

• Expand clinical volumes and sites responsibly to support programmatic and financial success, while leading quality improvement initiatives across the perioperative continuum.
• Participate in enterprise leadership for clinical operations, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of perioperative systems, metrics, and performance improvement.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation range is $450,000 to $850,000 plus participation in a leadership incentive program.
• Excellent benefits, including a generous retirement contribution plan; relocation assistance available.
• Base salary will be tailored to the candidate’s reputation and experience; base compensation is exclusive of incentive pay and benefits. The position includes recruitment incentives and participation in a leadership incentive program.
  
  

Why City of Hope

• Nationally recognized for excellence in cancer care; collaborative, patient‑centered environment with cutting‑edge technology and resources; competitive compensation and benefits; located in Southern California with outstanding quality of life.
  
  

About City Of Hope

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., with an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center ranked among the nation’s top. Its integrated model spans care, R&D, academics, training, and philanthropy—powering breakthroughs in cancer medicines, human synthetic insulin, and monoclonal antibodies—with campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County, and network locations across Southern California, Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix, plus affiliated organizations including Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope™

How to Apply

Join us in shaping the future of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at City of Hope. For confidential inquiries, please contact: Jacqui Paris at jparis@coh.org.

Qualifications

• MD or DO; Board Certification in Anesthesiology; eligible for California licensure.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Operational & Staffing Expertise: Proven track record running anesthesiology staffing for busy ORs across inpatient and outpatient environments; advanced competence in scheduling, productivity, and throughput.
• Clinical Acumen: Extensive experience with high-acuity, complex oncology cases.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated success working with both physicians and CRNAs within collaborative care models.
• Recruitment & Retention: Ability to build and sustain a full team of physicians, CRNAs, consultants, and per diems.
• Market Insight: Demonstrated knowledge of current anesthesiology market trends and ability to shape strategy accordingly.
• Experience driving key operating room metrics including room utilization, case duration, block utilization, staffing hours, etc.
  
  

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.