Chief and Medical Director of Anesthesiology

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Job Summary
The salary range for this position is $5454,000 to $555,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

Lead locally. Shape the future of the practice. Be an important part of  Mass General Brigham leading patient care

Mass General Brigham Community Anesthesiology is seeking an experienced anesthesiologist to serve as Chief and Medical Director of Anesthesiology  at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, Massachusetts.

This is an opportunity to assume meaningful physician leadership while continuing to practice in a highly collaborative community hospital environment. The Chief and Medical Director will have a direct voice in how anesthesia services are staffed, scheduled, developed and delivered at Cooley Dickinson — with responsibility for quality and safety, clinical operations, recruitment, team development and future program growth. The role reports to both the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the MGB Chair of Anesthesiology and is part of the broader Mass General Brigham integrated anesthesiology service line.

Cooley Dickinson offers something increasingly difficult to find: the relationships and influence of a community-based practice with the connection and resources of a major health system. MGB describes Cooley Dickinson as combining high-quality local care with the resources of Mass General Brigham while maintaining the familiarity of a community hospital.

A Leadership Role With Real Impact

We are seeking a clinically strong, collaborative physician leader who enjoys bringing people together, improving how care is delivered and building high-performing teams. The successful candidate will be energized by the opportunity to lead an established anesthesia practice while helping define its next chapter.

The Chief and Medical Director will help shape both the day-to-day practice and its long-term direction, partnering closely with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgeons, nursing, perioperative leaders and hospital leadership.

Key areas of leadership include:

- Providing direction and collaborating with Associate Medical Director to ensure efficient appropriate staffing and resource allocation
- Helping establish an equitable and sustainable practice environment
- Partnering with surgical and perioperative leaders as well as hospital and MGB Anesthesiology leaders to optimize OR operations, efficiency and patient care
- Leading quality, safety and performance-improvement efforts
- Participating in strategic planning, program development and clinical growth
- Representing Cooley Dickinson in broader MGB Anesthesiology initiatives
- Helping shape the future team through leading recruitment, hiring, managing and mentoring anesthesiologists and CRNAs

The department has specifically designed the role to include responsibility for clinical operations, growth planning, recruitment, quality and safety, OR performance and team leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

- 5 day workweek, post-call days assigned for primary calls
- Base compensation of $545-$555k, with the opportunity to earn up to $50k-$100k+ annually with incentive/extra shifts
- Leadership Stipend Added to Base + 10% protected administrative time
- $75k total sign-on bonus
- Benefits include: 10 weeks of time off
- Significantly employer-subsidized medical/dental plans
- Paid medical/family leave
- Annual $5k for professional expenses
- Annual employer contributions towards retirement plans through 403(b) match and MGB Cash Balance/pension plan valued at $15k-$40k+, dependent on age and years of service
- 457b deferred compensation program available
- PSLF Eligibility

- Relocation incentive for eligible candidates

- Call Expectations: 72 call shifts per year (45 weekday / 9 total weekends)
- 9 first call / 9 second call shifts per quarter
- First call: 24 hours (home/pager call with ~20 minute return time as needed) + post call day off (Mon – Thurs & Sun call shifts)
- Second call: 24 hours (onsite until ~5:30pm or when released and then available by phone. Rare call-back)

Why Northampton?

For physicians looking for a sophisticated, vibrant community without the congestion and pace of a major city, Northampton offers an appealing alternative — with easy access throughout Western Massachusetts and into Connecticut via I-91.

Located in the heart of Western Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Northampton combines the energy of a college town with the accessibility and quality of life of a smaller community. Its walkable downtown is known for independent restaurants and cafés, shops, galleries, live music, theater and a thriving arts community. Just outside downtown are the Connecticut River, nearby mountain ranges, parks, bike and rail trails and year-round opportunities to get outdoors.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, community-based setting.

For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact:
Chip Konowitz
Senior Physician Recruiter
Email: [email protected]

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

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