Anesthesiologist

Join the Nashville VA Medical Center as an Anesthesiologist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our nation's Veterans. This is an opportunity to practice the full scope of anesthesiology in a collaborative, mission-driven environment while enjoying a balanced weekday schedule. As part of our dedicated clinical team, you will provide comprehensive perioperative care, including the medical management of patients undergoing surgical, dental, and specialized medical procedures.

Practice Info

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment at the Nashville VA Medical Center
• Scope extends beyond the operating room to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and inpatient wards

Shift & Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, hours based on the needs of the service

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative care, including the medical management of patients undergoing surgical, dental, and specialized medical procedures
• Guide patients safely through every phase of care from preoperative assessment and optimization to intraoperative management and postoperative recovery
• Deliver general and monitored anesthesia care, administer sedation and analgesia, and manage complex physiological parameters such as fluid balance, electrolytes, cardiovascular stability, and metabolic function
• Respond to critical situations with confidence, including resuscitation across all age groups, management of hypovolemia, and treatment of malignant hyperthermia
• Contribute to acute and limited chronic pain management, temperature regulation, and advanced procedural care such as venous catheter placement
• Provide clinical scope extending beyond the operating room, with responsibilities in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Involve in the perioperative management of surgical patients on inpatient wards, including consultation, optimization, postoperative care, and discharge planning

Compensation

• Annual salary range: Competitive based on experience and credentials

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and malpractice coverage with tail

Qualifications

• No visa sponsorship available