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 hospitalfeaturing 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. For more information please contact: Alexander.Basil@rwjbh.org
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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 Youll 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 surgery98%+ 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. Youll be under 90 minutes from New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shorewith the time and energy to actually enjoy them.
RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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