How to hire a director of anesthesia services

How to hire a director of anesthesia services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director of anesthesia services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director of anesthesia services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director of anesthesia services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a director of anesthesia services, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A director of anesthesia services's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors of anesthesia services from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of director of anesthesia services salaries for various roles:

   Type of Director Of Anesthesia Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Of Anesthesia Services	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$20-74
   Chief Of Staff	A chief of staff primarily supports an executive through performing various administrative tasks. Most of their responsibilities revolve around collaborating with other executive support personnel to devise strategies that will help the company, responding to inquiries and correspondence, approving communications letters, managing schedules, setting appointments, and serving as an advisor to the executive... Show more	$40-96
   Anesthesiologist General And Cardiothoracic	An anesthesiologist, general and cardiothoracic, is responsible for administering anesthesia. Administering anesthesia is crucial for surgery, and only medically-trained personnel is legally allowed to provide such medication... Show more	$12-115

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CRNA
   • Critical Care
   • Infection Control
   • General Surgery
   • Patient Care

   Responsibilities:

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   • Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, and logistics for individuals and groups utilizing travel management systems.
   • Evaluate and treat variety of dermatological diseases, asthma, upper respiratory infections, and provide obesity and nutrition counseling.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director of anesthesia services job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A director of anesthesia services salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, directors of anesthesia services' average salary in hawaii is 57% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors of anesthesia services earn 73% less than senior-level directors of anesthesia services.
   • Certifications. A director of anesthesia services with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a director of anesthesia services's salary.

   Average director of anesthesia services salary

   $81,660yearly

   $39.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director of anesthesia services salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

4. Writing a director of anesthesia services job description

   A good director of anesthesia services job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a director of anesthesia services job description:

   Director of anesthesia services job description example

   Specialization:
   
   Anesthesiology
   
   Job Summary:
   
   Hospital-Based Physician Services (HBP) is a multi-specialty organization involved in every major aspect of HCA's Hospital-Based physician / provider growth and operational strategies. These include the management of employed Anesthesiologists, CRNA's and CAA's, and Registered Nurses through HCA Healthcare's Anesthesia Services (HCA-AS). HCA-AS is growing quickly, currently operates in 4 states with approximately 600 providers in 23 acute care hospitals and 2 ASC's. HCA-AS closely integrates with HCA's hospitals and their surgical services to realize a seamless integration into the procedural operations of facilities.
   
   GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The primary responsibilities of the Chief of Anesthesia Advanced Practice Providers includes:
   
   * Collaborate with the Anesthesia Chief Medical Officer and Anesthesia Chief Operating Officer to develop and execute clinical & business strategies and initiatives for HCA's employed anesthesia practices.
   * Design, hire, supervise, manage and train a team of high-performing facility-based and regional anesthesia advanced practice provider leaders.
   * Establish, train, measure and evaluate and modify clinical standards of care within the HCA-AS with reporting capability at the enterprise level down to the individual provider performance, including the construction of necessary manuals, guidelines and policies.
   * Participate in the development of recruitment and retention strategies for anesthesia advance practice providers including attendance of recruiting events and development and support of SRNA and CAA affiliation relationships.
   * Collaborate on the development and process adoption for standardizing patient care and operational throughput in the OR; including but not limited to participation in certain surgical improvement initiatives (e.g. PAT, ERAS, throughput, etc.) This includes participation in dashboard creation and the establishment of metrics to hold our teams accountable for progress in relevant clinical and operational initiatives.
   * Evaluate and develop coverage models for existing and new HCA-AS facilities including staffing models, compensation schemes, and proforma inputs for revenue and expense models.
   * Regularly meet with facility and division leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure clinical and operational alignment.
   * Participate and support the establishment and maintenance of continuous quality improvement and risk management programs to meet HCA, hospital, and regulatory body requirements for anesthesia services.
   * Assist with elements of Advanced Practice Anesthesia Provider corporate credentialing and compliance to maintain appropriate licensure, certification and privileges.
   * Collaborate on the development of necessary continuing educational activities and mandatory requirements to assure compliance with CEU requirements.
   * Lead and participate in efforts toward maintaining and improving efficiency of the operating room and procedural workflow by assisting in daily schedule and coordination efforts of the Advanced Practice Anesthesia Provider team including oversight of daily assignments, float utilization, and call coverage models.
   * Develop, collaborate and participates in efforts to ensure service continuity at facilities whether due to workforce constraints or emergency situations (e.g., bad weather event, etc.) including ability to perform patient care.
   * Assists Facility and Regional Advanced Practice Anesthesia Provider leaders toward compliance with facility medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, hospital policies and procedures, and facility department policies and procedures.
   * Host, create agendas and create meeting cadence for meetings/calls necessary for dissemination of information, completion of administrative tasks, and growth and development of anesthesia team members.
   * Provides conflict management resolution when necessary while striving to maintain a healthy work environment.
   * Oversee compliance adherence of the HCA "CRNA/AA Time and Attendance Management Guidelines" for the purpose of tracking and recording PTO. Additionally, follows "Time Clock Guidelines" for submission of time management/attendance to the payroll department.
   * Participate in the development of new hire orientation of CRNAs/AAs and the creation of clinical and operational upskill initiatives.
   * Participate in the review, evaluation and selection of service line related supplies, equipment, hardware, software and reporting.
   * Reads and abides by HCA's code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs
   * Reports any real or suspected violation of the corporate compliance program, company policies and procedures, harassment or other prohibited activities in accordance with the reporting policies of the company
   * Obtains clarification of policy whenever necessary and may use the resources available through the Compliance, Human Resources or Legal Department to do so
   * Performs all other relevant duties as required and directed by HCA.
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This position requires the following minimum requirements:
   
   * Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems and objectives.
   * Knowledge of health care administration systems.
   * Knowledge of hospital-based physician services.
   * Knowledge of multidisciplinary team development.
   * Knowledge of governmental regulations, rules and compliance requirements related to clinical practice.
   * Displays consistent behavior that enhances the public image of the organization as evidenced by professionalism, interaction with peers, customers, vendors, etc.
   * Displays consistent behavior that enhances the public image of the organization as evidenced by professionalism, interaction with peers, customers, vendors, etc.
   * Ability to use various computer systems and applications.
   * Ability to plan, organize and supervise.
   * Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.
   * Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
   * Ability to communicate clearly.
   * Ability to travel up to 50% when needed.
   
   EDUCATION:
   
   * Bachelor's Degree required.
   * Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or Nursing is preferred.
   
   CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
   
   * Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the AANA/NBCRNA
   
   EXPERIENCE:
   
   * Minimum of five years' experience in Healthcare, preferably in Hospital Based physician services and/or healthcare consulting.
   * Effective working knowledge of healthcare systems management for clinical operations.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right director of anesthesia services for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with directors of anesthesia services they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit directors of anesthesia services who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find director of anesthesia services candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting directors of anesthesia services requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director of anesthesia services

   Once you've decided on a perfect director of anesthesia services candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new director of anesthesia services. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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