This Chief Anesthesia Manager role is a leadership opportunity for someone who still loves the clinical side of the work. Someone who understands that credibility with a team is built shoulder to shoulder, not just behind a desk. At a Level 1 academic trauma center, the pace is real, the work is meaningful, and the expectations are high—in the best way.

You would be stepping into a Main OR that includes:

• 21 operating suites across specialties like trauma, transplant, neuro, ortho, burns, robotics, and more
• A high-acuity, high-volume environment with 45-60 cases per day
• A Magnet-designated, nurse-driven team that values both excellence and growth And just as important as the environment is the team. This leadership group is:
• Tight-knit (the kind where people actually show up for each other)
• Supportive (you won’t be figuring things out alone)

• Driven (because the work matters, and so do the people doing it) This position leads, but it also practices. It’s a blend. You’ll guide strategy, support your team, and still stay connected to the clinical work that likely brought you into this field in the first place. Manages one or more functional areas within the department and provides direct oversight of CRNAs, CAAs, or more professional and support staff, including subordinate supervisors. In collaboration with the Director of Anesthesia Providers and Technicians, exercises hiring, promotion, and corrective action authority. Ensures high-quality anesthesia practice through consistent evaluation, clinical observation, feedback, and meaningful professional engagement with providers. Supports practitioners through performance evaluation, coaching, counseling, and corrective processes to promote professional growth and clinical excellence. Maintains responsibility for evaluating and optimizing departmental processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and all applicable laws and regulations. Partners with leadership in the development, oversight, and ongoing monitoring of assigned cost center budgets and financial performance. Holds accountability for staffing models, coverage plans, and deployment strategies, balancing operational needs with budgetary constraints and sound financial stewardship. Functions both independently and collaboratively to support fiscal accountability and achieve key operational and financial objectives. Promotes strong interprofessional collaboration and leads initiatives, strategic priorities, and program development efforts that positively impact departmental culture, organizational performance, and community engagement. Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates departmental activities in alignment with employee and organizational goals. Partners with leaders to establish and refine operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, improve productivity, and advance quality and operational outcomes across diverse care delivery settings. Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance clinical processes, scope of practice, and patient management approaches. Fosters a culture that empowers and motivates team members to perform at their highest potential. Minimum Training and Education: Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia or equivalent required, with a minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience. Demonstrated leadership engagement within the department required, such as completion of advanced degree coursework, leadership of quality improvement initiatives, participation on hospital-wide committees, CRNA of the Day (COD) or Lead CRNA, or participation in formal leadership development programs. Prior experience in a leadership role is required. Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations: Must be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a current license to practice and official recognition as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in the State of South Carolina. Certification by the Council on Certification is required, with current recertification maintained as applicable. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required, either through the American Heart Association (AHA), BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees