Anesthesia Director Of Operations

ANESTHESIA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Remote-Centric Hybrid

Company Overview: AMSURG is an independent leader in ambulatory surgery center services, operating a network of more than 250 surgery centers nationwide. In partnership with physicians and health systems, the organization delivers high-quality care for patients across a diverse spectrum of medical specialties, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology and orthopedics. To learn more about AMSURG, visit www.amsurg.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Anesthesia Operations serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of anesthesia service delivery across the organization. This role drives the negotiation and management of anesthesia agreements, develops financially sound compensation models, supports new acquisitions, and partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective onboarding, contract alignment, and operational excellence. The Director leverages market insights, financial analysis, and strong relationship‑building skills to optimize performance, enhance cost efficiency, and support the long‑term growth of the anesthesia service line.

Work Schedule: REMOTE (Travel up to 20%)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead negotiation and execution of anesthesia provider contracts, including stipends, compensation structures, and partnership arrangements, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
• Collaborate with FP&A to request, review, and interpret pro formas that support contract decisions, acquisitions, and anesthesia service expansion.
• Work closely with Legal, Accounting, and Treasury to establish new anesthesia entities, finalize agreements, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Develop, refine, and implement enterprise-wide anesthesia compensation models, partnering with Legal and executive leadership to ensure scalability and sustainability.
• Drive cost‑optimization initiatives through competitive bidding, market evaluation, and engagement with local resources, market development teams, and external anesthesia business partners.
• Partner with Business Development to support new acquisitions by presenting anesthesia delivery models, sharing market insights, and evaluating financial impacts.
• Evaluate and monitor all existing anesthesia agreements to ensure operational effectiveness, financial performance, and adherence to the core operating model.
• Lead coordination with CBO teams to support onboarding, billing alignment, and integration of anesthesia services across facilities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure anesthesia contracts are accurately uploaded, tracked, and renewed in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain strong market relationships, staying current on industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices to support strategic decision‑making.
• Provide executive‑level communication and presentations, including board briefings, financial summaries, and strategic recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education/Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Experience: 7+ years in a healthcare, operations, or relevant role directly working with Anesthesia
• Skills: Proficiency in Anesthesia RCM; strong communication and leadership capabilities; financial acumen; negotiation strategies and global market awareness.

Employment at AMSURG: Living Our Values Every Day

At AMSURG, our values define who we are and how we serve our patients, partners, and each other. As a national leader in ambulatory surgery, we are committed to a culture of excellence, integrity, teamwork and caring deeply. Our values guide every decision, ensuring we continue to elevate healthcare and provide the highest quality care.

These guiding principles are the foundation of our culture and a guide to how we collaborate, innovate, and make a difference every day.

• Care Deeply for those around us.
• Cultivate Integrity to build trust.
• Champion Excellence for continuous improvement
• Celebrate Teamwork every step to the way.

Benefits:

To ensure we retain and invest in great people, AMSURG provides its employees with the benefits, recognition, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.

Paid Time Off:

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

EOE Statement:

AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: careers@amsurg.com. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

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