Chief and Medical Director of Anesthesiology

Mass General Brigham Community Anesthesiology | Cooley Dickinson Hospital | Northampton, Massachusetts

Lead locally. Shape the future of the practice. Be an important part of Mass General Brigham leading patient care

Mass General Brigham Community Anesthesiology is seeking an experienced anesthesiologist to serve as Chief and Medical Director of Anesthesiology at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, Massachusetts.

This is an opportunity to assume meaningful physician leadership while continuing to practice in a highly collaborative community hospital environment. The Chief and Medical Director will have a direct voice in how anesthesia services are staffed, scheduled, developed and delivered at Cooley Dickinson — with responsibility for quality and safety, clinical operations, recruitment, team development and future program growth. The role reports to both the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the MGB Chair of Anesthesiology and is part of the broader Mass General Brigham integrated anesthesiology service line.

Cooley Dickinson offers something increasingly difficult to find: the relationships and influence of a community-based practice with the connection and resources of a major health system. MGB describes Cooley Dickinson as combining high-quality local care with the resources of Mass General Brigham while maintaining the familiarity of a community hospital.

A Leadership Role With Real Impact

We are seeking a clinically strong, collaborative physician leader who enjoys bringing people together, improving how care is delivered and building high-performing teams. The successful candidate will be energized by the opportunity to lead an established anesthesia practice while helping define its next chapter.

The Chief and Medical Director will help shape both the day-to-day practice and its long-term direction, partnering closely with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgeons, nursing, perioperative leaders and hospital leadership. 

Key areas of leadership include:

Providing direction and collaborating with Associate Medical Director to ensure efficient appropriate staffing and resource allocation
Helping establish an equitable and sustainable practice environment
Partnering with surgical and perioperative leaders as well as hospital and MGB Anesthesiology leaders to optimize OR operations, efficiency and patient care
Leading quality, safety and performance-improvement efforts
Participating in strategic planning, program development and clinical growth
Representing Cooley Dickinson in broader MGB Anesthesiology initiatives
Helping shape the future team through leading recruitment, hiring, managing and mentoring anesthesiologists and CRNAs
The department has specifically designed the role to include responsibility for clinical operations, growth planning, recruitment, quality and safety, OR performance and team leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Site Chief/Medical Director Compensation:

• Total Compensation package estimated to be $630k-$650k+, inclusive of base compensation, leadership stipend, and ample incentive opportunities (typically $50k+)
• Annual $5k for professional expenses
• MGB Cash Balance/pension plan valued at $15k-$40k+ annual contributions
• MGB will contribute to your 403(b) up to an additional $11,000
• 457b deferred compensation program available
• One-time Sign-On Bonus $75K on top of above

Benefits

• 10 weeks Paid Time Off
• 10 Holidays
• Significant employer-subsidized medical/dental plans
• Paid medical/family leave
• Relocation incentive for eligible candidates
• PSLF Eligibility (Full-time role)

Call Expectations

• 72 call shifts per year (45 weekday/9 total weekends)
• 9 first call / 9 second call shifts per quarter
• First call: 24 hours (home/pager call with ~20-minute return time as needed) + post call day off (Mon – Thurs & Sun call shifts)
• Second call: 24 hours (onsite until ~3:30 pm or when released and then available by phone. Rare call-back)

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program
• Board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Anesthesiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary team
   

Why Northampton?

For physicians looking for a vibrant community without the congestion and pace of a major city, Northampton is an exceptional place to build both a career and a life, with convenient access throughout Western Massachusetts and into Connecticut.  It is a safe and wonderful place to raise a family and offers exceptional school systems.  

Located in the heart of Western Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Northampton offers the energy and amenities of a college town with the accessibility and quality of life of a smaller community. The area offers a walkable downtown filled with independent restaurants and cafés, shops, galleries, live music and theater. Just outside downtown, the Connecticut River, nearby mountains, parks, bike and rail trails provide year-round opportunities to get outdoors. We are located just minutes from the mountains of Vermont, 1 1/5 hours from Boston, 3 hours from NYC, and just 4 hours from Montreal.  Come see what the Pioneer Valley has to offer!

Interested in Learning More?

We welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the practice and what it means to build your career within Mass General Brigham Community Anesthesiology.

Chip Konowitz
Senior Physician Recruiter
JKonowitz@mgb.org