Chief Anesthesiologist

Take the next step in your career as Chief Anesthesiologist in Columbus, GA!

Sound is seeking an energetic Chief to join our partnership with Piedmont Columbus Regional – Midtown Campus! Piedmont is ideally looking for someone who wants to partner with the Chief of Surgery, nursing staff, CMO, and COO to continue to grow the services offered to the Columbus and surrounding communities.

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Columbus—better care, better collaboration, and a deep

commitment

to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

People First in Columbus

Local Team Collaboration :

Join our close-knit team of six physicians and twenty-eight CRNAs at Piedmont Columbus Midtown.

Work alongside our diverse, cohesive team driven by a shared mission to support one another genuinely.

Founded in 1836, Piedmont Columbus Regional is a leading healthcare provider in west Georgia, serving the Columbus, Ga. area with a network of health and medical services through its two hospital campuses.

Qualifications :

Board certified / eligible in anesthesia.

Experience in leadership or supervisory roles.

Authorization to work in the United States.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling :

We offer a healthy work-life balance.

Physicians will split a mixture of 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts, mainly a Monday–Friday schedule with one weekend per month.

Every 4th week off. 13 weeks off annually.

No call.

No nights.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide clinical leadership and administrative oversight for the Anesthesiology team.

Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.

Develop and implement protocols to maintain best practices in anesthesia care.

Manage level II trauma patients, OB / GYN, pediatrics, neuro, orthopedic, and general.

We have a full-staffed, dedicated OB CRNA team that is the primary call-taking clinician for anything OB-related. This gives the physician more breathing room to cover the main OR and any emergency case that comes in.

Manage department scheduling, ensuring optimal staff coverage for surgical and non-surgical anesthesia services.

Stay current on advancements in anesthesia practices and lead continuing education efforts for the team.

Living and Working in Columbus

Located on the Georgia / Alabama border, Columbus offers a big city with a small-town feel. It is the second largest city in Georgia after Atlanta, but boasts a more affordable housing market in the city and the surrounding areas.

Love the outdoors? Columbus has ample running trails as well as a beautiful Uptown district boasting many restaurants and outdoor parks for your furry friends!

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Columbus-Centered Care :

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Columbus and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is proud to have earned the Stroke Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus from the American Heart Association, Antibiotic Stewardship and Neonatal Antibiotic Stewardship from the Georgia Department of Public Health, and Platinum Recognition from the Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.

Midtown offers a full range of comprehensive services, including emergency services, a Level III NICU, a Stroke Center, Pediatric Neurology, Oncology Services at the John B. Amos Cancer Center, an Orthopedic Trauma Program, and Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy.

Rewards and Benefits :

Compensation : $625k annual compensation + $50k annual bonus (1099) – guaranteed for 3 years

W2 and 1099 options available

Benefits :

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401k with matching contributions.

Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Generous scheduled time off up to 13 weeks a year.

Annual CME allowance.