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Chairman of Anesthesia Department - Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

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Job ID: 1129227

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Specialty: Anesthesiology
Profession: Physician (MD,DO, Resident)

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Chairman of Anesthesia Department - Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Chairman of Department position:
Chair a Department Built for Balance — Leadership Without Burnout
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, a community-focused hospital within RWJBarnabas Health, is seeking a Chairman of Anesthesiology to lead its anesthesia services in Lakewood, New Jersey. This role offers a rare leadership opportunity in a setting that runs more like a surgical center than a hospital—featuring low case volume, predictable hours, and minimal call-back burden.
With no OB, trauma, cardiac, or neurosurgery, and a commitment to serving the local population, this is the ideal position for an anesthesiologist who values clinical excellence, professional respect, and a sustainable lifestyle.
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Practice Snapshot:
• 3-room operating suite
• 1 endoscopy suite (runs 2 days/week)
• Case types include:
o General surgery
o Urology
o Limited orthopedics
o Pediatric dental
• Low daily case volume
• Most OR days end before 4 PM
• No trauma, cardiac, neuro, or OB cases
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What You’ll Do:
Leadership:
• Oversee anesthesia operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and community service
• Serve as a liaison between anesthesia staff and hospital leadership
• Lead recruitment and quality initiatives
Clinical:
• Provide direct anesthesia care in a low-acuity setting
• Supervise or work alongside CRNAs and physician colleagues
• Maintain a visible, supportive presence in the OR
Call:
• Light call rotation
• No acute care surgery—98%+ chance of not being called in
• Call functions mostly as standby coverage, not in-house service
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Why This Role Stands Out:
• Aggressive, negotiable compensation
• Predictable schedule with most days ending before 4 PM
• High work-life balance, low clinical complexity
• Low case volume in a stable, community hospital environment
• Strong administrative support and autonomy
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), CME, malpractice with tail
• Generous sign-on bonus
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Qualifications:
• M.D. or D.O.; Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for NJ medical licensure
• 5+ years of clinical experience (leadership preferred)
• Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills
• Committed to community health and patient-centered care
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About the Community
Located in Lakewood, NJ, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus offers the charm of a close-knit town with access to coastal living and suburban comfort. You’ll be under 90 minutes from New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore—with the time and energy to actually enjoy them.

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.
About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

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