What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director/Anesthesiologist (MSRH) Open Rank position at UTHealth?
UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
The Department of Anesthesiology
Medical Director / Anesthesiologist (Open Rank)
The Department of Anesthesiology at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking an experienced academic anesthesiologist for a faculty position to serve as Medical Director who is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital (MSRH). We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual committed to patient care to join a dynamic anesthesia team based in a multispecialty hospital, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization and partner with healthcare leadership and ancillary departments. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Daily staffing and management of assignments for physicians and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
- Work with departmental revenue cycle leadership to optimize revenue capture.
- Foster collaboration between the Department of Anesthesiology and UT Health Physicians (UTHP) surgical departments for the continual improvement of the clinical operations, growth and patient experience within the ambulatory surgery centers.
- Develop a patient safety and quality improvement strategy for the MSRH Operating Rooms.
- Development of surgical block time schedules in collaboration with UT Leadership.
- As needed, recruitment of physician and CRNA providers in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesiology.
- Generation / coordination of anesthesia staffing schedules to meet the operational needs of MSRH.
- Application / Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for anesthesia services at MSRH in the areas of efficiency, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
- Oversee and direct patient care provided by CRNAs or resident physicians.
- Pursue scholarly activity sufficient to stay abreast of new technology and medical advances in ambulatory anesthesiology.
Required Qualifications :
UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and great retirement plans.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department's website : to learn about the clinical services and education program.
To apply please follow the link and click "Faculty". Applicants should upload a current curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three references.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
