Chief of Anesthesia

Job Title: Chief of Anesthesia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Central Maine Healthcare
Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Chief of Anesthesia to join its team serving the Central Maine region. The Chief of Anesthesia provides strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for the Department of Anesthesiology. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient anesthesia services while promoting excellence in patient care, physician engagement, quality improvement, education, and regulatory compliance. The Chief serves as a member of the hospital's medical leadership team and collaborates with multidisciplinary departments to achieve organizational goals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance may be available

Why Central Maine Healthcare?
At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

About the Community

Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. Lewiston-Auburn is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, community festivals, performing arts venues, and the nationally recognized Bates College. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, highly rated schools, and access to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country. From award-winning chefs and fresh Maine seafood to craft breweries, waterfront dining and vibrant farmers markets, the city has become a destination for food lovers from around the world.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide oversight of all anesthesia services, including operating rooms, labor and delivery, procedural areas, and critical care support.
• Ensure high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
• Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols and practice guidelines.
• Participate in direct patient care as needed.

Administrative Leadership

• Lead the planning, organization, and management of the Department of Anesthesiology.
• Develop departmental goals, policies, and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Monitor departmental performance using quality, safety, operational, and financial metrics.
• Oversee physician scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.

Quality and Patient Safety

• Champion continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Lead morbidity and mortality reviews and root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and patient safety standards.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Recruit, mentor, and retain anesthesiologists and anesthesia providers.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing departmental culture.
• Promote physician wellness and engagement.

Financial and Operational Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Improve operational efficiency and operating room utilization.
• Collaborate with hospital administration on resource planning and capital expenditures.
• Support revenue cycle optimization and documentation compliance.

Collaboration

• Work closely with surgeons, nursing leadership, perioperative services, critical care teams, and hospital executives.
• Serve on medical staff committees and leadership councils.
• Promote interdisciplinary communication and teamwork.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted medical license.
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology.
• Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileges.
• DEA registration (as applicable).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of clinical anesthesiology experience.
• At least 3–5 years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, physician leadership, and departmental management.