Chair, Department of Anesthesiology

Danbury Hospital - Danbury, CT

Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals and 1,050 outpatient facilities. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 103,500 employees - 19,000+ nurses and 12,000+ credentialed physicians, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - are working to change health care for the better.

Northwell Health is seeking a Chair of The Department of Anesthesiology to lead our team at Danbury Hospital. Candidates should have demonstrated management and interpersonal skills that will allow them to maintain and lead a team of exceptional physicians, CRNAs, and hospital staff to provide innovative care for the patients we serve. The newly appointed Chair of Anesthesiology will work alongside hospital and regional leadership to grow and expand the clinical, administrative, and educational advancements of the Department.

Desired Qualities for the New Chair

Quality and Operational Efficiency: Emphasis on driving absolute quality and enhancing operational efficiencies within the anesthesia department.

Leadership: Seeking a transformational leader who can initiate change.

Clinical Orientation: While leadership is paramount, maintaining a strong clinical component is important.

Academic and Educational Focus: Lead the department's current teaching of CRNA students and the future build of an anesthesia residency program.

About Danbury Hospital

Danbury Hospital is a 456-bed tertiary care, Level 2 Trauma hospital serving its community for more than 130 years. Its Department of Anesthesiology, a team of nearly 70 anesthesiologists and CRNAs, provides 30,000+ anesthetics annually through a flexible practice model of solo and supervision opportunities and a comprehensive MD and CRNA call structure. Danbury is a Robotic Center of Excellence (Da Vinci 5, Stryker Mako), a SOAP Center of Excellence for Obstetric Anesthesia, a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has a Level III NICU.

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified MD/DO in Anesthesiology (ABA or AOBA)

• Academic leadership (Chief, Division Chief, Vice Chair, Chair, or service-line leader)

• Actively practicing anesthesiologist with a record of building and integrating programs across multiple sites

• Strong business acumen in a large, matrixed organization; eligible for Connecticut licensure

Learn More & Apply

Please submit CV and letter of interest detailing your experience, qualifications, and key achievements to Marissa Albert at [email protected]