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WVU Medicine

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The Vice Chair for System Integration is a senior physician leader responsible for advancing ... Support and coach site anesthesia leaders. * Promote collaboration across hospitals while ...

Piedmont Healthcare

Anesthesia - Clinical Chief

Conyers, GA · On-site

$350K/yr

... Chair Responsibilities: 1. Monitoring of the facilitys need for anesthesia services through regular meetings with the facilitys leadership 2. Ensuring that adequate professional staff are available ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for chair anesthesia in the United States is $44.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $48.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chair of Anesthesia is the head of the anesthesiology department within a hospital or academic institution. They oversee departmental operations, including clinical care, research, education, and administrative functions. The Chair is responsible for setting strategic goals, managing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and often representing the department within the larger organization. They may also be involved in hiring, budgeting, and policy development to advance the field of anesthesiology.

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To thrive as a Chair of Anesthesia, you need extensive clinical expertise in anesthesiology, board certification, and significant leadership or management experience within healthcare settings. Familiarity with anesthesia information management systems (AIMS), quality improvement tools, and regulatory compliance processes is essential. Outstanding communication, decision-making, and team-building skills help lead departments and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. These skills ensure patient safety, department efficiency, and the advancement of clinical standards in a complex medical environment.

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AspectChair AnesthesiaAnesthesiologist
CredentialsMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certificationMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, surgical centers, hospitalsOperating rooms, hospitals, clinics
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centers, academic institutionsHospitals, clinics, academic institutions
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both Chair Anesthesia and Anesthesiologists require similar credentials and work in comparable environments within hospitals and surgical centers. The main difference is that Chair Anesthesia often refers to a specialized role or leadership position within anesthesia departments, whereas Anesthesiologists are fully qualified physicians providing anesthesia care. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right role aligned with their qualifications and career goals.

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As a Chair of Anesthesia, you may encounter challenges such as balancing administrative responsibilities with clinical and academic duties, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with evolving healthcare regulations. Effective communication, delegation, and time management are key to addressing these challenges. Building strong relationships with hospital leadership and faculty, staying updated on best practices, and fostering a collaborative environment can help drive departmental success and professional satisfaction.
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Scott M. Smith Presidential Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology

Scott M. Smith Presidential Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

$387K/yr

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Posted 9 days ago

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Position Information
Position/Rank Scott M. Smith Presidential Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology Department 00220 - Anesthesiology City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin ASAP Details
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah invites applications and nominations for the Scott M. Smith Presidential Endowed Chair in Anesthesiology. The Scott M. Smith Presidential Endowed Chair was established in 2008 in honor of Scott M. Smith, M.D., a pioneer in Utah's anesthesiology history.
Anesthesiologists, other physician scientists, and PhD-scientists with strong records of translational research related to anesthesiology including disciplines such as pain medicine, neuroscience, echocardiography, clinical pharmacology, perioperative analytics, bioengineering, and personalized medicine are encouraged to apply.
The candidate should have:
  1. A track record of publication in preclinical and/or clinical research.
  2. Evidence of successful federal grant funding as the principal investigator.
  3. Proficiency in research mentorship and laboratory organization.
The candidate will be expected to foster research culture within the Department of Anesthesiology and to advance interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research collaborations across University research entities. Preference will be given to individuals with current NIH funding who complement one or more of the strategic research priorities of the Department. This position will report to the Department Chair and will contribute to the Department's research council leadership.

The Department offers extensive resources, including access to the NIH CTSA -funded Center for Clinical and Translational Science, the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group; a NASA -, NIH -, NSF -, FAER -, and APSF -funded Patient Simulation Center; an Anesthesiology Bioengineering Lab deeply integrated into the Department; an Anesthesia Clinical Research Area; and Pain Research and Management Centers.
Additional information about this position can be found at:
http://www.utahanesthesiology.com/
Submit CV and cover letter to:
Dr. Talmage D. Egan, Professor and Chair
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Utah School of Medicine
30 North 1900 East, Room 3C-444
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132-2304
Email: Annalyse.Erickson@hsc.utah.edu
To apply online:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/140216

Values and Culture
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates
Submit CV and cover letter to:
Dr. Talmage D. Egan, Professor and Chair
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Utah School of Medicine
30 North 1900 East, Room 3C-444
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132-2304
Email: Annalyse.Erickson@hsc.utah.edu
To apply online:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/140216

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