What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesiology Medical Director position at Rome Health?
Join a respected medical team in Rome, NY, offering outstanding leadership, a collaborative environment, and true work-life balance. We're seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist who values clinical excellence and enjoys working in a supportive, well-staffed setting to serve as a Medical Director. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of anesthesia services at Rome Health while maintaining an active clinical practice. The Medical Director will play a key role in advancing quality, strengthening team engagement, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring the continued delivery of exceptional patient care throughout the organization.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Competitive Base Salary: $625,000-$725,000 per year
- Generous Signing Bonus
- Relocation Assistance available
- Flexible Scheduling with light 1:6 call
- Supportive Team Structure with experienced CRNAs and physician colleagues
- Work-Life Balance emphasized at every level
- Full Benefits Package: including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, malpractice and CME support
- Rome, NY: Affordable living, great schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Syracuse, and the Adirondacks
Clinical Responsibilities
- Administer anesthesia for a variety of surgical and procedural cases while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality.
- Provide comprehensive perioperative patient care, including pre-anesthesia evaluations, intraoperative management, and postoperative follow-up.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, CRNAs, nursing staff, and hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
- Participate in a light 1:6 call rotation.
- Support evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Medical Director Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership for Anesthesia services.
- Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care.
- Partner with hospital administration, surgical services leadership, and medical staff to develop departmental goals and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee quality assurance, patient safety programs, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards.
- Support physician and CRNA recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and retention efforts.
- Assist with scheduling oversight, resource utilization, and operational efficiency to ensure optimal department performance.
- Lead group meetings and participate in hospital committees as appropriate.
- Promote professional development, continuing education, and best practices among anesthesia providers.
- Monitor and implement quality metrics, performance improvement initiatives, and clinical protocols.
- Serve as a liaison between the anesthesia team, medical staff, and hospital leadership.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with completion of ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
- Eligible for licensure in New York State
- Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Formal leadership experience preferred
Why Join Rome Health?
Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. When you join our team of medical professionals, you will have a full continuum of resources to meet your patients' needs. You will be practicing in an environment where you can make an impact, where you can deliver the very best healthcare to the people who reside in the City of Rome and the surrounding rural communities in Oneida County. We are proud of our reputation for excellent care, physician satisfaction, and investment in technology and talent. Our supportive leadership and patient-focused approach make this an ideal setting for both new grads and experienced physicians.
Ready to Make a Change?
Whether you're looking for better balance, stronger support, or the right community-this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Apply now or schedule a confidential conversation by calling our Provider Recruiter Kelly Domizio at 315-338-7059 or email Kdomizio@Romehealth.org.
Salary : $625,000 - $725,000