Join Our John Peter Smith Team as Chief of Anesthesia – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Fort Worth better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports both your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

People First in Fort Worth

Local Team Collaboration

• Join our close-knit team of 20 physicians and 62 CRNAs at John Peter Smith Hospital.
• Work alongside many fellowship trained and Board Certified anesthesiologists and CRNAs to bring the highest standard of care to the patient population at JPS.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in anesthesia.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling

• In-house night and weekend shifts at Q5-6, with compensatory off from day work. Average work hours/week in 45-50 hr range, including the Night and Weekend shifts.
• Backup home call Q5-6 with very low call back rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Our hospital is a Level I trauma center that deals with high-risk obstetrics and cardiothoracic cases. We have 13 bustling operating rooms, handle interventional radiology cases with critically ill patients in the electrophysiology (EP) lab, and provide services in GI and obstetrics.
• We foster close collaboration with our CRNA colleagues, ensuring that we collectively provide the highest standard of anesthesia care for the Fort Worth community.
• Provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight for Anesthesiology team
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement protocols to maintain best practices in anesthesia care.
• Manage department scheduling, ensuring optimal staff coverage for surgical and non-surgical anesthesia services.
• Stay current on advancements in anesthesia practices and lead continuing education efforts for the team.

Living and Working in Fort Worth

• Fort Worth offers the small-town charm within a larger city environment. We take pride in being distinctly Fort Worth, dissimilar from Dallas, boasting a laid-back, true-to-Texas small-city vibe. This is an excellent place to live and raise a family, with safe schools, welcoming neighborhoods, outstanding dining, and enriching cultural experiences.
• Our team reflects a rich tapestry of clinicians hailing from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, each of whom relies on and learns from one another in our shared commitment to patient care.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Fort Worth Centered Care

• We put patients first. Always.
• We strongly support personal and professional growth and development within our anesthesia practice, allowing you to explore new avenues locally and within the broader medical group.
• We take pride in our community-minded approach, encouraging team members to contribute to community health and wellness within and outside the hospital.

Rewards and Benefits

• Compensation: Base salary of $500k annually and annual chief stipend.
  • Up to $25k annual quality bonus.
• Benefits
• • • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
    • 401k with new matching contributions.
    • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
    • Generous scheduled time off – 9 weeks annually.
    • No non-compete clause in effect.