Chairman of Department position: Chair a Department Built for Balance -- Leadership Without Burnout

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, a community-focused hospital within RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking a Chairman of Anesthesiology to lead its anesthesia services in Lakewood, New Jersey. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity in a setting that runs more like a surgical center than a hospital---featuring low case volume, predictable hours, and minimal call-back burden. With no OB, trauma, cardiac, or neurosurgery, and a commitment to serving the local population, this is the ideal position for an anesthesiologist who values clinical excellence, professional respect, and a sustainable lifestyle.

Practice Snapshot:

• 3-room operating suite
• 1 endoscopy suite (runs 2 days/week)
• Case types include:

o General surgery

o Urology

o Limited orthopedics

o Pediatric dental

• Low daily case volume
• Most OR days end before 4 PM
• No trauma, cardiac, neuro, or OB cases

What You'll Do:

Leadership:

• Oversee anesthesia operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and community service
• Serve as a liaison between anesthesia staff and hospital leadership
• Lead recruitment and quality initiatives

Clinical:

• Provide direct anesthesia care in a low-acuity setting
• Supervise or work alongside CRNAs and physician colleagues
• Maintain a visible, supportive presence in the OR

Call:

• Light call rotation
• No acute care surgery---98%+ chance of not being called in
• Call functions mostly as standby coverage, not in-house service

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Aggressive, negotiable compensation
• Predictable schedule with most days ending before 4 PM
• High work-life balance, low clinical complexity
• Low case volume in a stable, community hospital environment
• Strong administrative support and autonomy
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), CME, malpractice with tail
• Generous sign-on bonus

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O.; Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for NJ medical licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience (leadership preferred)
• Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills
• Committed to community health and patient-centered care

About the Community

Located in Lakewood, NJ, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus offers the charm of a close-knit town with access to coastal living and suburban comfort. You'll be under 90 minutes from New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore---with the time and energy to actually enjoy them. RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.