Anesthesiologist (OB)

Overview USAP-WA is seeking an accomplished, collaborative physician leader to serve as Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Job Highlights USAP Washington is the largest majority physician owned private practice anesthesia group in the Northwest. We provide high quality anesthesia services to the renowned Swedish Medical Center, as well as prominent outpatient surgery centers in the greater Seattle area. Our practice is highly varied, with regional, thoracic, neuro, vascular, general, peds and OB featured prominently. We have a physician leader for each of our major service lines and we are seeking a leader for our busy obstetric anesthesia service. This is a premier opportunity to lead anesthesia services within the largest labor and delivery unit in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest on the West Coast, with approximately 8,000 deliveries annually. Swedish is a quaternary referral center offering the full spectrum of maternal care, supported by: u2022 A robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) department on site u2022 A high-volume Placenta Accreta Spectrum service u2022 An established OB/Gyn residency program u2022 Rotating anesthesia residents from the University of Washington and Virginia Mason Medical Center The Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology provides strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for obstetric anesthesia services across a high-acuity, high-throughput practice. This role partners closely with obstetric and hospital leadership to advance safety, quality, and operational excellence while supporting education and team development. The OB anesthesia chief promotes best practices for high-risk obstetrics, including complex placental pathologies. The Chief of OB anesthesia supports an educational culture of clinical excellence, safety, and mentorship within the L&D environment. Quality, Safety, and Governance u2022 Participate in and help lead institutional quality initiatives, including: u2022 OBQI Committee u2022 Perinatal Quality Committee u2022 Surgical Quality Council u2022 Contribute to development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards u2022 Engage in QVR and RCA processes to drive continuous improvement u2022 Maintain a close partnership with the OB Director of Quality & Safety u2022 Provide operational and administrative oversight for obstetric anesthesia u2022 Collaborate with OB leadership and hospital administrators on service line goals, staffing, and performance Why USAP-WA This is a rare opportunity to lead within one of the regionu2019s most dynamic obstetric environmentsu2014combining high-volume clinical excellence with meaningful influence on quality, safety, and system-level improvement while maintaining experience with the full breadth of anesthesia practice. Qualifications u2022 MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification/board eligibility in Anesthesiology u2022 Completion of an Obstetric Anesthesiology fellowship u2022 Demonstrated leadership ability in clinical operations, quality, or program development u2022 Strong communication skills and a collaborative, multidisciplinary leadership style u2022 Commitment to education and working with trainees in a teaching environment Company Information US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a network of physician-owned-and-led local anesthesia practices backed by nationwide support. Our physicians remain at the helm of their practices supported by structured leadership development, proprietary OR staffing and utilization tools, and localized business experts. The focus stays on providing top-quality anesthesia care with advantages like superior operational infrastructure, advanced quality data, and a streamlined patient experience. Build your career with the team that is leading the nation in quality anesthesia care. US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. ( Job ID2026-18243 Metro AreaSeattle, WA LocationUS-WA-Seattle Employment TypeFull Time

Created: 2026-02-09