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How much do chair department anesthesiology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for chair department anesthesiology in the United States is $393,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $400,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chair department anesthesiology?

The Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all clinical, educational, and research activities within the department. They set strategic goals, ensure high-quality patient care, mentor faculty, and manage budgets. Additionally, they collaborate with hospital leadership to advance the department’s mission and maintain compliance with medical regulations.

What are the primary leadership responsibilities for a chair department anesthesiology?

As a Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, you will oversee faculty recruitment, staff development, and departmental budgeting, while also setting strategic direction and maintaining high clinical standards. You are responsible for fostering academic growth, supporting research initiatives, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and hospital leadership is a vital part of the job, as is mentoring junior faculty and residents. These responsibilities ensure the department delivers safe, high-quality care and advances the field of anesthesiology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the chair department anesthesiology position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chair Department Anesthesiology, you need a comprehensive background in anesthesiology, board certification, and significant leadership and teaching experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance protocols is essential. Outstanding communication, team-building, and conflict resolution skills help drive department success and foster collaborative relationships. These competencies are vital for maintaining clinical excellence, ensuring patient safety, and guiding departmental growth in a complex healthcare environment.

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Infographic showing various Chair Department Anesthesiology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $393,215 per year, or $189 per hour.

Exciting Anesthesiology Opportunities at UMass Memorial Health

Worcester, MA • On-site


UMass Memorial Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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$447K - $520K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Hiring Range:

$447,000 - $520,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health
Department: Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
Schedule: Full-Time

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks highly skilled anesthesiologists in various specializations. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.

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Key Highlights

* Case mix includes general, minimally invasive, bariatric, orthopedic (including trauma, spine and joint replacement), thoracic, vascular, neurosurgical, ENT, hepatobiliary, urology, IVF and GYN.

* In addition, we cover the full spectrum of services in non-OR locations, including vascular and neuro IR, a busy heart and vascular interventional lab, and anesthesia for GI services.

* You have the opportunity to join the obstetric anesthesia team in our Labor and Delivery unit, serving 5,000 deliveries per year.

* You can rotate to our Ambulatory Surgery Center on our Hahnemann Campus (9 ORs).

* You will have supervision of CRNAs in the anesthesia care team model.

* You may take part in educating our residents in a fully integrated, outstanding training program.

* We offer opportunities to participate in education and medical simulation, QI work and research.

* The anesthesia team conducts an average of 60,000 anesthetics per year across our Medical Center.

Qualifications

* Must hold an MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license

* Be board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

* Competitive sign-on bonus

* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

* Nine weeks of paid time off (vacation/CME/holidays)

* Practice/CME allowance - $6,000 per fiscal year

* Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement plan options

* Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF-eligible employment

* Built-in post-call days to ensure work-life balance

* Additional income with incentivized voluntary additional call

* Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions

* Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

J. Matthias Walz, MD, FCCP

Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery, UMass Chan Medical School

Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UMass Memorial Health
c/o Krystal Vincent Krystal.Vincent@umassmemorial.org

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Information:
$447000.00 / Annually - $520000.00 / Annually



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