Washington University School of Medicine
Chief of Anesthesia at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH)
St. Louis,MO
AnesthesiologistFull TimeContact for pay rateW-2Posted: 8/12/25Updated: 8/12/25Ref:0003534
Contact:
Melissa Bowman
melissabowman@wustl.edu
  • The Washington University Department of Anesthesiology is seeking qualified applicants for an exciting and critically important leadership role within one of the country's preeminent academic anesthesiology departments at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The Chief of Anesthesia at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital (BJWH), provides general oversite of the BJWC ORs, the West County Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and the Orthopedic Center of Chesterfield (OC), and heads the broad clinical and educational responsibilities of the Barnes Jewish West County Division. The Barnes Jewish West County Division brings together compassionate, highly skilled clinicians to provide comprehensive anesthesia care at BJWH. The hospital is a 68-bed licensed facility which serves the local community and supports the practices of local independent physicians and Washington University physicians. The Division provides expertise in operative, endoscopic and regional anesthesiology as well as providing procedural support in all areas of the hospital including the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and the ICU. The principal activities of the Barnes Jewish West County Division overseen by the Division Chief include the clinical practice of anesthesiology care, communication with Hospital Leadership and other medical specialties to coordinate care as needed, quality improvement programs, involvement in the strategic growth activities of the hospital, the OC and the ASC, and personnel management of faculty, staff, and trainees within Barnes Jewish West County Division. Basic Qualifications
  • Board Certification in Anesthesiology and appropriate primary board certification
  • Broad clinical experience in Anesthesiology including general operative and regional anesthesiology.
  • Leadership experience in an academic or community department
  • Ability to participate in analysis of financial and accounting data and communicate it to faculty, administrators, health care professionals, and others in lay terms
  • Ability to oversee the delivery of anesthesiology services which enhance revenue, operate efficiently and effectively, and enhance patient experience and clinician well-being
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with, relate to, and support the activities of a superb faculty as individuals and members of an organized division
  • Leadership characterized by the ability to develop a common vision for diverse constituents, communicate effectively, sell ideas, and take ownership and responsibility for ideas and actions
  • A management style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, flexibility, trust, and patience
  • Ability to deal with leaders throughout the University, academic medical center, affiliate organizations, and various external agencies and organizations.
  • Personal characteristics, include outstanding verbal communication skills on an individual and group basis, strong writing skills, and an executive demeanor with high emotional intelligence Additional Qualifications Administrative duties: - Oversee the clinical care provided by faculty, CRNAs, and trainees in the areas of operative, regional, and endoscopic anesthesiology. - Oversee the availability and scope of procedural support performed by the Division in other areas of the hospital including the cardiac cath lab, the Emergency Department, the ASC, the OC, and the ICU. - Oversee the professional development of faculty, staff, and trainees within the Barnes Jewish West County Division - Support quality improvement within the Barnes Jewish West County Division, including investment in faculty members' career development - Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Barnes Jewish West County Division - Formulate and manage staffing plans for efficient clinical operations - Assist with the preparation of the annual Barnes West County Division budget/financial plan - As Director of Anesthesiology, serve on the Medical Executive Committee, Quality Review Committee, and Credentials Committee for Barnes Jewish West County Hospital