TJ Powell
Specialty Orthopedic Surgery Center
Gainesville,GA
1
Certification
41
Years of experience
Results-driven Anesthesia Leader experienced in directing clinical protocols and improving operating room efficiency through effective administration of general and regional anesthesia. Achieved enhanced perioperative care by fostering collaborative leadership, provider coaching, and compliance oversight. Focused on optimizing clinical operations and practice management to ensure safe, consistent patient outcomes.
Work History
Medical Director of Anesthesia
1 Year 5 Months- Directed anesthesia clinical protocols to support patient safety and consistent perioperative care.
- Reviewed complex cases and guided care plans for high-risk surgical patients.
- Oversaw quality improvement initiatives to strengthen anesthesia service delivery and outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthetists, and facility leaders to align operational priorities.
- Evaluated provider performance and delivered coaching to reinforce clinical standards.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation practices, and medical policies.
- Advised scheduling and staffing decisions to maintain efficient anesthesia coverage.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of medical practices, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practices.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Oversaw and developed clinical departments through hiring, training and evaluating staff.
- Assessed performance of medical care, equipment, supplies and pharmaceutical drugs.
- Ensured compliance with accreditation requirements through regular audits of facility operations and diligent record-keeping practices.
- Recruited and managed physicians and nurses for busy multi-disciplinary practice.
- Maintained compliance with local, national and federal requirements for staff education and certifications.
Medical Director Anesthesia
2 Years 9 Months- Directed clinical operations to align surgical protocols with patient safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to improve operating room efficiency and case flow.
- Reviewed adverse events and implemented corrective actions to strengthen quality improvement efforts.
- Established clinical guidelines supporting anesthesia coordination, infection control, and perioperative care.
- Mentored SCRNA students and other medical staff, facilitating professional development through training programs.
Director of Anesthesia
13 Years 3 Months- Directed anesthesia operations, aligning staffing, scheduling, and coverage with daily facility demands.
- Coordinated communication between clinical teams, facilities, and leadership to resolve service issues quickly.
- Oversaw quality assurance practices, reinforcing documentation accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Standardized credentialing workflows to support provider onboarding, compliance, and readiness.
Chief of Anesthesia
6 Years 3 MonthsStaff Anesthesiologist
6 Years 11 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Biology
Anesthesia Residency - Anesthesia
M.D. - Medicine
Skills
Quality improvement
Direct patient care
Diagnosing patients
Clinical instruction
Medical training
Strategic planning
Anesthesia protocols
Practice operations
Staff development
Clinical staffing
Risk management
Records oversight
Certification
- Board Certified in Anesthesia
Timeline
Medical Director of Anesthesia
Sentry Anesthesia Management (North Star)
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Medical Director Anesthesia
Specialty Orthopedic Surgery Center
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Director of Anesthesia
Sentry Anesthesia Management
10.2008 - 01.2022Read More
Chief of Anesthesia
Self Employed Services
05.1992 - 08.1998Read More
Staff Anesthesiologist
Anesthesia Consultants
06.1985 - 05.1992Read More
Kansas University, Bell Memorial Hospital
Anesthesia Residency from Anesthesia
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Kansas University
Bachelor of Science from Cellular Biology
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Kansas University Medical School
M.D. from Medicine
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