Director, Anesthesia Operations

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health

About The Opportunity

The Director of Anesthesia Operations is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of the anesthesia service line. This role focuses on enhancing the company's digital presence, improving customer engagement, and ensuring operational and financial success. The Director will oversee the development and implementation of strategies for expanding services, managing day-to-day operations, and fostering a culture consistent with Vail Health's core values. Key responsibilities include setting the vision and strategy for anesthesia, driving business development, managing budgets, and ensuring clinical and administrative excellence.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership for all aspects of the company’s administrative operations, focusing on long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment.
• Set the vision and strategy for Anesthesia and ensure alignment with VH core values.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Anesthesia team, including scheduling and business development.
• Develop and implement strategies for expanding VH services and enhancing economic success with payor relationships.
• Drive organizational change by identifying barriers and executing actions to remove them.
• Promote VH Mission, Vision, and Values through activities and infrastructure that support team development.
• Create and maintain strong partnerships with health system partners and ensure alignment with VH strategic imperatives.
• Lead efforts in conflict resolution between the hospital and anesthesia group, and manage surgical case scheduling.
• Oversee budget analysis, including revenue potential and cost projections, and ensure performance metrics for accountability.
• Develop recruitment strategies for anesthesiologists/anesthetists and ensure their clinical qualifications and administrative responsibilities.
• Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
  
  
  

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Experience

What you will need:

• 10 years leadership experience required
• Previous operations director experience preferred
• Experience in managing day-to-day operations, setting vision and strategy, and leading teams
• Advanced knowledge of the anesthesia market and operations
• Familiarity with healthcare informatics, including quality measures and compliance
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal healthcare policy, specifically in Colorado
  
  
  

License(s)

• N/A
  
  
  

Certification(s)

• N/A
  
  
  

Computer / Typing

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs like excel, word, teams, power point is required.
  
  
  

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• An advanced degree in business administration or healthcare administration is preferred
  
  
  

Benefits At Vail Health (Full Time) Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance
  

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay

$130,083—$185,827 USD