Chief of Anesthesia | Northampton, MA

Position Overview

Chief and Medical Director of Anesthesiology role at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts. This leadership position includes clinical practice and oversight of anesthesia services within the Mass General Brigham system.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct staffing, scheduling, quality, safety, and performance improvement efforts
• Partner with surgical, perioperative, and hospital leaders on OR operations
• Lead recruitment, hiring, mentoring of anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• Participate in strategic planning and program development

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of accredited anesthesiology residency
• Board certified or board eligible through American Board of Anesthesiology
• Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation range $630,000-$650,000 annually including base, leadership stipend, and incentives
• One-time $75,000 sign-on bonus
• 10 weeks paid time off
• 10 holidays
• $5,000 annual professional expense allowance
• MGB Cash Balance/pension plan contributions $15,000-$40,000 annually
• 403(b) contribution up to $11,000
• 457b deferred compensation available
• Significant employer-subsidized medical and dental plans
• Paid medical/family leave
• Relocation incentive for eligible candidates
• PSLF eligibility

Schedule & Call Requirements

• 72 call shifts per year (45 weekday, 9 weekends)
• 9 first call and 9 second call shifts per quarter
• First call: 24 hours home/pager with post-call day off for Mon-Thurs and Sun shifts
• Second call: 24 hours with rare callback

Location Highlights

Northampton is a college town in the Pioneer Valley with outdoor activities, independent shops, and is near Boston, New York City, and Montreal.