Section Director Anesthesiologist | Los Angeles, CA

Position Overview

Section Director of General Anesthesia for the operating rooms at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The role combines clinical anesthesia services with day-to-day administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for the General Anesthesia section.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and clinical functions including quality and safety, scheduling, productivity, and patient experience.
• Oversee OR provider coverage, daily scheduling, and case assignments.
• Recommend staffing levels and support recruitment and retention.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for safe anesthesia care.
• Monitor quality indicators and lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in teaching of house staff, fellows, and students.
• Engage in departmental committees and research activities.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree or equivalent.
• Board Certification in Anesthesiology.
• Unrestricted California physician license.
• Minimum five years of active clinical experience as an anesthesiologist.
• Proven excellence in teaching and organization of clinical and non-clinical activities.
• Evidence of exceptional academic, clinical, professional, and administrative accomplishment.

Compensation & Benefits

Total cash compensation range of $535,000 to $645,000. Competitive total compensation and benefits package.

Facility Details

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a 958-bed tertiary acute care academic medical center ranked #1 in California and #2 in the nation by US News & World Report.