Physician - Anesthesiology (Day)

Position Highlights

• $575,000 base salary
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $50,000 relocation assistance ($50,000 for Washington County | $7,500 surrounding areas)
• Full-time day position
• Supervise up to 4 CRNAs
• 16 operating rooms at main campus
• Level 3 Trauma Center with diverse case mix
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, CME, malpractice, and PTO

Clinical Practice

This role provides comprehensive anesthesia care in a busy hospital setting:

Operating Room Services

• Administer anesthesia for a wide variety of surgical cases
• Direct supervision of up to 4 CRNAs
• Monitor patient vitals and manage intraoperative care
• Oversee patient recovery and postoperative management

Facility Details

• 16 ORs at the main campus
• 327-bed regional hospital
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Broad case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and trauma
• Connected outpatient facilities for additional procedural volume

Typical Clinical Responsibilities

• Preoperative evaluation and patient optimization
• Intraoperative anesthesia management and monitoring
• Postoperative care and pain management
• Collaborative work with surgeons, CRNAs, and perioperative team

Schedule

• Full-time day schedule
• Focus on daytime OR coverage with potential for limited call (details available upon inquiry)

Strong Clinical Support

• Experienced CRNA team
• Dedicated perioperative nursing and support staff
• Collaborative environment with strong surgeon relationships
• Modern equipment and facilities

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is Western Maryland's largest healthcare provider, located in Washington County. As a 327-bed nonprofit hospital, we serve patients from Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Our system includes a connected network of outpatient facilities and is expanding its academic mission.

• Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) launched July 2025
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Growing regional health system with strong community focus
• Mission-driven organization emphasizing quality, collaboration, and compassion

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Additional financial planning resources

Why Hagerstown?

Located in Washington County-one of Maryland's two fastest-growing counties-Hagerstown offers an exceptional quality of life with:

• Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
• Rich Civil War history and vibrant community
• Abundant outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby state/national parks
• Diverse, thriving region with excellent schools and family-friendly amenities

Join a collegial team at a growing regional health system where your skills will make a direct impact on patients across four states.

Happy to Help: At Meritus, we foster a supportive, collaborative environment where team members are valued and supported in their professional growth.