Chair/Chief Department of Anesthesiology – Columbia, South Carolina

Lead the Future of Anesthesiology at Prisma Health

Prisma Health Anesthesiology, the largest anesthesia group in the state of South Carolina, is seeking an accomplished and visionary Department Chair of Anesthesiology to lead our Midlands Department. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a respected anesthesiologist who is passionate about clinical excellence, physician engagement, quality improvement, education, and strategic growth.

Position Highlights

As Department Chair, you will provide overall leadership and oversight for the Anesthesiology Department while partnering closely with Prisma Health system leadership to advance the mission of delivering outstanding patient care. The Chair is responsible for fostering collaboration across clinical, academic, and operational initiatives while maintaining a culture of excellence, accountability, and physician engagement.

Prisma Health Anesthesiology delivers exceptional anesthesia care across four inpatient hospitals and two ambulatory surgery centers throughout the Midlands. Our collaborative team includes 39 anesthesiologists and more than 180 anesthetists dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across a diverse range of surgical specialties.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and departmental leadership across the Midlands market
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing anesthesiology physicians and providers
• Promote quality, patient safety, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital, physician, and system leaders to achieve organizational goals.
• Support academic, educational, and professional development activities.
• Foster a culture of engagement, innovation, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Will be part of a team including Chair of the Department in the Greenville, SC market with reporting structure to the Institute President of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a respected and inspiring leader with:

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology.
• Demonstrated physician leadership experience with progressive administrative responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and physician engagement.
• Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure and DEA registration.

Why Prisma Health?

Prisma Health Medical Group employs more than 4,200 providers to deliver care across South Carolina and Tennessee. As one of the largest medical groups in the country, our providers and teams serve more than 1.5 million patients annually and manage over 550,000 lives at risk across our networks. Together, we work to set the standard of quality care in our communities, provide access to affordable care for all, and train the next generation of medical professionals.

Columbia, South Carolina

The Midlands region offers a vibrant community with affordable living, excellent schools, access to lakes and outdoor recreation, a thriving downtown, and convenient access to Charleston, Greenville, Charlotte, and Atlanta.

Apply Today

Join Prisma Health and lead one of South Carolina's premier anesthesiology programs. Prisma Health is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and explore this unique leadership opportunity.

Please send your CV to: Cathy Sweeney, Physician Recruiter, Email: cathy.sweeney@prismahealth.org