Description
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is seeking an accomplished anesthesiologist to serve as Chief of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience. The Chief will provide leadership and oversight of all clinical and administrative activities within the neurosurgical anesthesia service line, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and academic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide anesthetic care for complex neurosurgical procedures, including intracranial, spine, functional, and vascular cases.
- Lead and support advanced practices such as awake and sitting craniotomies and aneurysm clipping.
- Direct and optimize service line operations, including OR utilization, patient flow, and first-case starts.
- Develop and implement evidence-based protocols, enhance ERAS pathways, and advance research initiatives.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
- Participate in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students, while contributing to scholarship in neuroanesthesiology.
- Serve on departmental and institutional leadership committees, contributing to strategy, innovation, and quality improvement.
Qualifications
- MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification in Anesthesiology.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
- Fellowship training or significant experience in neurosurgical anesthesiology.
- Proven leadership skills in clinical, academic, and/or administrative settings.
- Strong commitment to patient safety, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized institution, collaborate with neurosurgery and perioperative leaders, and advance excellence in patient care, education, and research.
Interested applicants: Applicants must apply online and are also invited to forward a curriculum vitae to the Neuroanesthesiology Search Committee, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, ATTN: Steven Capo, Physician Recruiter at Steven.Capo@jefferson.edu
About Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is home to the renowned Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience—the only dedicated neuroscience hospital in Philadelphia. According to U.S. News & World Report, Jefferson is nationally ranked (#27 in Neurology & Neurosurgery) and recognized for delivering the region’s highest volume of complex brain, spine, vascular, and neurotrauma care. Physicians benefit from advanced technologies including Gamma Knife®, robotic microscopy, and hybrid operating rooms, supporting world-class treatment for challenging cases. As part of Sidney Kimmel Medical College and the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience, JHN fosters collaboration across neurosurgery, neurology, and anesthesiology while training the next generation of specialists. With seamless integration into the Jefferson Neuroscience Network, the hospital offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance excellence in patient care, education, and research within one of the nation’s leading neuroscience programs.
