As Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Center (AEC) at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta, GA, you will step into a role that blends clinical expertise, academic engagement, and leadership influence. This is more than just providing anesthesia—it’s about shaping how high-acuity gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures are delivered in one of the region’s most advanced centers. Each day, you’ll guide a skilled team of anesthetists, residents, and fellows through complex procedures ranging from ERCPs and endoscopic resections to advanced bronchoscopies. Your leadership will directly impact efficiency, patient safety, and the educational experience of future anesthesiologists.
Unlike many director positions that come tethered to an unpredictable call burden, here you will enjoy a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends, giving you space to balance professional growth with personal time. You’ll spend four days clinically engaged in the procedure suites and one day devoted to administrative and leadership responsibilities, ensuring the center runs at peak performance while you maintain meaningful patient care and teaching involvement.
Your work carries real significance: the AEC serves both inpatient and outpatient populations, often with medically complex patients who depend on expert, coordinated care. As Dr. Rizzo transitions out in January 2026, you will have the opportunity to make this leadership role your own, establishing best practices and leaving a lasting mark on the program.