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Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$100K/yr

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL, in collaboration with Sound Anesthesia, is seeking a Chief Anesthesiologist to join their high-performing team. This role offers an opportunity for ...

Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Panama City, FL · On-site

$575K - $615K/yr

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Panama City, FL at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Sound Anesthesia is excited to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL.

Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Panama City, FL · On-site

$575K - $615K/yr

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Panama City, FL at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Sound Anesthesia is excited to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL.

Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$100K/yr

Partner in Clinical Excellence as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Pensacola, FL at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Sound Anesthesia is honored to collaborate with the established, high-performing team at ...

Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$100K/yr

Partner in Clinical Excellence as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Pensacola, FL at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Sound Anesthesia is honored to collaborate with the established, high-performing team at ...

Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Yakima, WA · On-site

$400K/yr

Drive Quality and Collaboration as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Yakima, WA at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. Lead a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As the Medical ...

Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Yakima, WA · On-site

$400K/yr

Drive Quality and Collaboration as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Yakima, WA at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. Lead a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As the Medical ...

NAPA Anesthesia

$500K/yr

Position Requirements Description Opening for Chief Anesthesiologist at state-of-the-art UPMC Pinnacle Hospital conveniently located in York, PA. The new UPMC Pinnacle Memorial Hospital that opened ...

North American Partners in Anesthesia

$430K/yr

Position Requirements Description Chief Anesthesiologist opportunity at Riverwalk Surgery Center in Florida! Riverwalk Surgery Center opened in 1997 to provide outpatient orthopedic surgery, pain ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief anesthesiologist 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief anesthesiologist?

To thrive as a Chief Anesthesiologist, you need board certification in anesthesiology, extensive clinical experience, and a strong foundation in perioperative medicine and pain management. Familiarity with anesthesia machines, patient monitoring systems, and hospital information technology is critical, along with advanced certifications such as ACLS and PALS. Leadership, effective communication, and decision-making skills distinguish top candidates, enabling them to guide teams and manage complex cases. These competencies are crucial for ensuring patient safety, optimizing departmental performance, and advancing high standards of care.

What does a chief anesthesiologist do?

A Chief Anesthesiologist is a senior physician responsible for overseeing the anesthesia department within a hospital or medical facility. Their duties include managing anesthesia teams, ensuring quality patient care during surgeries, establishing protocols, and coordinating with surgeons and other medical staff. They also handle administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, training, and compliance with safety regulations. The Chief Anesthesiologist may still provide direct patient care, but their primary focus is on leadership and department management.

How does a chief anesthesiologist typically balance clinical duties with administrative responsibilities?

A Chief Anesthesiologist often divides time between providing direct patient care and managing the anesthesia department’s operations. While still participating in complex or high-risk cases, much of the role involves coordinating staffing schedules, overseeing quality assurance programs, and implementing new protocols. Effective Chiefs also attend leadership meetings, mentor junior staff, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and hospital administrators to ensure patient safety and efficient workflow. Balancing these varied responsibilities requires strong organizational and communication skills.

What is the difference between Chief Anesthesiologist vs Anesthesiologist?

AspectChief AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
CredentialsMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certification, leadership skillsMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentOversees anesthesia team, manages departmental operations, collaborates with hospital administrationProvides anesthesia care to patients during surgeries and procedures
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, surgical centers, healthcare institutions with anesthesia departmentsHospitals, clinics, surgical centers, private practices

The main difference is that a Chief Anesthesiologist holds a leadership role, overseeing anesthesia services and managing teams, while an Anesthesiologist primarily focuses on providing patient care during procedures. Both roles require similar medical credentials, but the Chief Anesthesiologist also has administrative responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Chief Anesthesiologist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $393,215 per year, or $189 per hour.

Chief Anesthesiologist

Pensacola, FL • On-site

Sound Physicians
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$100K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL, in collaboration with Sound Anesthesia, is seeking a Chief Anesthesiologist to join their high-performing team. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth within a culture of excellence, focusing on patient-centered care for complex, high-acuity patients. The position emphasizes local, site-led leadership and strong collaboration among physicians and CRNAs.

Practice Info

  • Local, site-led leadership model
  • Strong collaboration between all physicians and CRNAs on the team
  • Focus on caring for complex, high-acuity patients who need specialized care
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is a Level I trauma center
  • Offers general, OB/GYN, pediatrics, ortho, cath lab, neuro, and vascular surgeries
  • On-campus ASC available

Compensation

  • A robust compensation package
  • $100,000 sign-on bonus
  • Annual director stipend
  • W2 and 1099 options available
  • Additional call stipends offered on 2nd call weekend shifts on top of base
  • Additional compensation + shift rate if you come in post 2nd call shift on top of base

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided

Shift & Schedule

  • Approx 1:10 call rotation with PCDO guaranteed
  • Avg 45-hour work week for physicians in the salary offering
  • Never required to work beyond the schedule rotation
  • Additional shifts or call can be picked up and compensated separately from the base salary offering

Requirements

  • Completion of a US Residency
  • Board certification in Anesthesia
  • Active FL license
  • Authorized to work in the United States
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About Sound Physicians

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Sound Physicians is a leading physician partner to hospitals, health plans, physician groups, and post-acute providers seeking to transform outcomes for acute episodes of care. For 20 years our high-performing and affordable care models have combined physician leadership, clinical process, technology and analytics to consistently improve clinical and financial performance. We are pioneers in value, working together with our partners and community providers to bridge gaps in care, from hospital to home.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

Year founded

2001

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