Medical Director Obstetric Anesthesiologist | Augusta, GA

Position Overview

Medical Director of Labor & Delivery Anesthesia Services at a leading academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center in Augusta, Georgia. Fellowship-trained obstetric anesthesiologist needed to lead a high-volume service with more than 2,500 annual deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all anesthesia services for Labor & Delivery
• Oversee complex obstetric cases and high-risk maternal populations
• Provide anesthesia for labor epidurals, C-sections, and surgical procedures
• Participate in general anesthesia cases through the adult call pool
• Lead quality initiatives, develop clinical guidelines, and teach residents, CRNAs, and medical students

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Routine shifts 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Approximately 7 calls per month including 12-hour weekday and weekend blocks
• 2 days off after weekday call and 3 days off after weekend call

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum base salary $520,000 plus incentive bonus
• $40,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 relocation allowance
• 56 paid days off annually including 21 vacation, 12 sick, 10 CME, and 13 holidays
• $5,000 CME allowance plus faculty development funds
• Malpractice coverage with state tort reform protections
• Full health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance from day one
• Retirement and pension plan options (403b and 457b)

Qualifications

• ABA board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesia
• Minimum academic rank of Associate Professor
• Active or eligible Georgia medical license
• ACLS certification with ability to obtain ATLS, FCCS, and TTE

Facility Details

• 40+ anesthesiologists, 40+ CRNAs, and residents on staff
• $3.5M investment in new anesthesia machines and ultrasound
• Epic EMR and Qgenda scheduling
• Academic environment with future OB fellowship development opportunities