Somnia Anesthesia is seeking a TEE-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join their expanding team within Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. This full-time hybrid position offers the opportunity to provide anesthesia care for a diverse mix of complex cardiac procedures and general surgical cases. The role is part of a collaborative, physician-led ACT practice, ideal for an experienced professional in both open-heart and structural heart procedures who also enjoys a broad clinical practice.
Practice Info
- Collaborative, physician-led ACT practice
- Approximately 60% cardiac case mix, with the remaining consisting of diverse general anesthesiology cases
- Cardiac practice includes Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Valve Repair & Replacement, Structural Heart Procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman), Endovascular Procedures (EVAR, Peripheral Vascular Interventions), and other complex cardiovascular procedures
- General practice includes anesthesia for a variety of general surgical specialties
- High-quality patient care in a busy tertiary care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia care for both cardiac and general surgical procedures
- Utilize perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) during cardiac cases
- Collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, CRNAs, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Deliver high-quality patient care in a busy tertiary care environment
- Document anesthesia care in accordance with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Somnia standards
Compensation
- Competitive annual compensation (based on experience)
- $625,000 for W2 with a $50,000 Annual Stipend
- Commencement Bonus: $25,000 in year one and an annual Retention Bonus starting in year two
- Faculty appointments available
- Premium Pay for additional hours worked over scheduled time
- Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance Available
- $5,000 Education/Professional Stipend
- Referral bonus of up to $5,000
Benefits
- PTO-9 weeks
- Zero-cost medical benefits for you and your eligible family members
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- Malpractice
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Shift & Schedule
- General Call Rotation: 48 calls per year
- Average 1 per week in-house with a CRNA
- Post-call day off
- Non-call-taking full-time option: M-F
- Part-time opportunities available
Requirements
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
- Eligible for Tennessee Medical Licensure
- DEA Registration
- BLS and ACLS Certification
- TEE Certification Required
- Demonstrated experience providing anesthesia for open-heart and structural heart procedures
- Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship preferred but not required
- No visa sponsorship available