Are you a highly motivated and experienced anesthesiologist leader looking for a career-defining opportunity? As the Vice President of Physician Services at NorthStar Anesthesia, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward the future of excellent anesthesia services. At NorthStar Anesthesia, we are committed to fostering a culture built on our core values of Listen First, One Team, Patient at the Center, Clinician Focused, Anticipate Change, and Assume Positive Intent. We believe that listening, working together, and focusing on patient-centered care are key to delivering exceptional outcomes.

In this role, you will split your time between approximately 50% clinical responsibilities - staying directly connected to patient care - and 50% leadership and administrative duties, where you’ll influence key initiatives that strengthen hospital partnerships, enhance physician engagement, and support cutting-edge healthcare strategies.

As VP of Physician Services, you will oversee the following locations, as well as any new growth within this market. While being based near one of these sites is ideal to enable hands-on leadership and clinical involvement, we are open to candidates from other locations willing to travel.

• Mercy Health Joplin – Joplin, MO
• Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
• Regional West Medical Center – Scottsbluff, NE
• St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
• St. Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

What Success Looks Like: In this role, you can make a lasting impact through cross-functional collaboration with facility and corporate partners, ensuring optimal success in your market. As the VP of Physician Services, you will:

• Provide executive-level support to our National Chief Medical Officer, contributing to the development and execution of strategic and operational initiatives in clinical care.
• Collaborate with cohort VPs of Physician Services/Regional Chief Medical Officers to educate and empower physicians, promoting clinical integration and alignment.
• Work closely with our Vice President of CRNA Services and National Chief Anesthetist Officer to promote multidisciplinary approaches to clinical outcome management and safety.
• Develop forward-thinking strategic plans and policies that strengthen relationships between hospitals and NorthStar Anesthesia.
• Play a critical role in supporting our Business Development efforts, leading start-up teams, and ensuring seamless transitions for anesthesia services.
• Facilitate effective communication among medical administration leaders, ensuring shared ownership and success of our priorities.

What Characteristics and Qualifications You Will Need

• Current state licensure as a medical doctor in the state of employment, compliant with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology/American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology.
• Maintenance of necessary clinical privileges to provide anesthesiology services at sites within your market.
• Proven relationship management skills, especially with physicians and senior leaders.
• 5+ years’ experience in delivery of physician services and medical staff administration with proven success in progressive responsibility in healthcare leadership.
• 7-10 years direct experience spanning the mission components of physician compensation and contracting, funds flow, strategic planning, program implementation, physician relations and alignment and physician communication.

A Smarter Career Investment

Founded in 2004 by an anesthesiologist and a CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia is the fastest-growing anesthesia management company in the country. Physicians and CRNAs who choose NorthStar thrive because they are fully supported by clinical and operational leadership. The Vice President of Physician Services has a crucial role in developing physicians and physician leaders to their full potential - by creating a culture of transparency, positive impact, and patient-driven quality care.

Benefits

NorthStar offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Deferred Compensation Program, Mental Health Resources, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance, 401K plan with Company Match, Considerable PTO, and Malpractice Insurance.

We also provide resources to focus on each leader’s Career Development.

• We offer dedicated learning and development programs including virtual and live events, and mentorship designed to accelerate clinical leadership.
• Clinician specific tools focused on gaining insight into individual and team performance quality, satisfaction, and other key outcomes.
• You will be fully supported by NorthStar leadership including your National Chief Medical Officer, CRNA Leadership, and Operations Leadership.

If you are an anesthesiologist leader with a passion for driving clinical excellence, we invite you to apply for the Vice President of Physician Services position at NorthStar Anesthesia.

At NorthStar Anesthesia, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand that women and others from underrepresented minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the criteria - your unique perspectives and experiences are valued here.

NorthStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to having a workforce that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Affirmative Action Employer.