What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director in Zachary, LA - 59129BR position at TeamHealth?
TeamHealth is seeking a medical director of anesthesiology to lead our anesthesia program at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, Louisiana, just North of Baton Rouge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an anesthesiologist interested in strategic leadership while maintaining active clinical practice. The role includes a blend of clinical care, team collaboration/supervision, and administrative leadership, with clinical responsibilities expected four to five days per week, including personally performing cases approximately two days per week.
As medical director, you will partner closely with CRNAs, surgeons, and hospital leadership to support and grow a high-performing anesthesia service line.
A key focus of this role will be evolving the current independent CRNA practice into a collaborative anesthesia care team model. The practice will include a flexible mix of CRNA-only cases, non-medical direction supervision, and personally performed physician cases operating in parallel with CRNA-only rooms, allowing the department to expand services while maintaining efficiency and quality patient care.
Why join our practice?
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Zachary, Louisiana, is located just north of the state's capital, Baton Rouge. Zachary offers a combination of big-city amenities and small-town home feel. The area features great school systems and affordable living. Just a short drive to Baton Rouge, urban entertainment is within reach! Zachary is a prime location.
Lane Regional Medical Center is a 131-bed regional healthcare facility serving the residents of Zachary, Louisiana, and the surrounding communities. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and specialty services, including interventional cardiology, gastroenterology, wound care and hyperbaric therapy, surgical services, emergency care, and more. The medical center is currently undergoing significant enhancements, including the addition of a new four-story tower, interior renovations, 48 private patient rooms, expanded ICU capacity, a modernized surgery department with advanced operating suites, upgraded lab and imaging services, and new facility features such as UV air purification, an additional elevator with direct access to the surgical floor, and a dedicated generator for the tower to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an anesthesiologist interested in strategic leadership while maintaining active clinical practice. The role includes a blend of clinical care, team collaboration/supervision, and administrative leadership, with clinical responsibilities expected four to five days per week, including personally performing cases approximately two days per week.
As medical director, you will partner closely with CRNAs, surgeons, and hospital leadership to support and grow a high-performing anesthesia service line.
A key focus of this role will be evolving the current independent CRNA practice into a collaborative anesthesia care team model. The practice will include a flexible mix of CRNA-only cases, non-medical direction supervision, and personally performed physician cases operating in parallel with CRNA-only rooms, allowing the department to expand services while maintaining efficiency and quality patient care.
Why join our practice?
- Competitive compensation package including a $100,000 sign-on bonus, annual medical director stipend, and performance bonus
- Enjoy 9 weeks of paid time off with minimal call responsibilities
- Full benefits with 401(k), relocation assistance, paid malpractice with tail, and unlimited access to the TeamHealth Institute, for online modules approved by the ASA for CME
- Opportunity to lead the transition to a collaborative anesthesia team model supporting both independent CRNA practice and physician involvement
- Modern surgical suites with five to six anesthetizing locations
- A broad case mix, including general, orthopedics, GI, OB/GYN, bariatrics, endoscopy, cath lab
- Proficiency in thoracic anesthesia (and the eagerness to support CRNA growth)
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Zachary, Louisiana, is located just north of the state's capital, Baton Rouge. Zachary offers a combination of big-city amenities and small-town home feel. The area features great school systems and affordable living. Just a short drive to Baton Rouge, urban entertainment is within reach! Zachary is a prime location.
Lane Regional Medical Center is a 131-bed regional healthcare facility serving the residents of Zachary, Louisiana, and the surrounding communities. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and specialty services, including interventional cardiology, gastroenterology, wound care and hyperbaric therapy, surgical services, emergency care, and more. The medical center is currently undergoing significant enhancements, including the addition of a new four-story tower, interior renovations, 48 private patient rooms, expanded ICU capacity, a modernized surgery department with advanced operating suites, upgraded lab and imaging services, and new facility features such as UV air purification, an additional elevator with direct access to the surgical floor, and a dedicated generator for the tower to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Access to leadership development programs such as Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Variety of health and wellness benefit options to choose from including medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401k, HSA, flexible spending and resources for living (EAP)
- Full coverage of professional liability insurance with tail
- Continuing education: unlimited access to our proprietary education platform, TeamHealth Institute, for online modules approved by ASA for CME
- Generous clinician referral program
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program
Salary : $100,000