Anesthesiology Physician

Department Chief and Service Line Leader, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Services

Corewell Health's West Michigan region is seeking a transformational Department Chief and Service Line Leader, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Services to lead the creation of a fully integrated, in-house anesthesia service line. This role represents a rare opportunity to architect, build, and operationalize a comprehensive anesthesia program and perioperative service line across multiple hospitals and ambulatory/procedural sites.

The Chief and Service Line Leader will partner in a physician-administrative dyad to lead anesthesiology and perioperative services across West Michigan to include the Surgical Optimization Center associated with Corewell Health's Blodgett Hospital. The Surgical Optimization Center serves as a perioperative assessment clinic that evaluates and prepares patients before surgery, with a particular focus on medical optimization and risk reduction.

This executive physician leader is accountable for the clinical, operational, educational, quality/safety, and strategic performance of anesthesia and perioperative services across the West Michigan region, ensuring the highest standards of care, workforce stability, and operational efficiency across the service line. The Chief and Service Line Leader will work closely with medical staff leadership, hospital leaders, and key clinical department teams to advance patient care, foster a collaborative culture, and drive continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Architect and operationalize a fully integrated, in-house anesthesia service line across West Michigan, including the Perioperative Service Line and the Surgical Optimization Center located at the Blodgett Hospital.
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan that aligns anesthesia and perioperative services priorities with regional/system goals (growth, access, quality, experience, and value).
• Define the service line operating model (scope, site structure, leadership roles, care team model, and standard work) and drive consistent implementation across sites.
• Identify and execute specialty and program growth opportunities (e.g., cardiac, OB, pediatrics, neuro, trauma, regional anesthesia, acute pain, critical care interfaces as applicable).
• Lead site-of-care and growth strategy in partnership with perioperative and ambulatory leadership (ASC/procedural expansion, new site planning, service integration).
• Partner in a physician-administrative dyad to align clinical strategy with operational execution and remove barriers.
• Align employed and independent provider groups (as applicable) to shared standards, goals, and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive clinical experience, including at least 5 years in leadership (e.g., Chair, Division Chief, Medical Director, Service Line or equivalent).
• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Anesthesiology (active/eligible medical licensure as required).
• Demonstrated success leading in health system, including multi-site anesthesia operations and physician/APP team leadership.
• Strong command of clinical operations and perioperative performance, including OR throughput, staffing/coverage models, quality and safety, and standardization of practice.
• Experience with programmatic growth development.
• Preferred experience in advancing education, research, and teaching (as applicable), with commitment to professional excellence and clinical innovation.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders (clinicians, administrators, patients, and community partners).
• Demonstrated commitment to building a culture of belonging and accountability.
• Proven ability to lead transformational change-setting a vision, building governance, managing ambiguity, and delivering measurable results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.