Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Job Overview

• Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Regular weekday shifts with responsibilities across surgical and cardiac care areas

• Job Title: Cardiac Anesthesiologist
• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location: Mountain Home, AR
• Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Regular weekday shifts with responsibilities across surgical and cardiac care areas

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults requiring general and cardiac anesthesia
• Patient Volume/Census: Varies across ORs, Cath Lab, and procedural areas
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Cardiac and general surgical procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Facility: 268
• Office Equipment Available: 11 surgical suites (including Hybrid OR), 6 outpatient surgical suites, 2 Cath Labs (3rd under construction)
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes - 145 physicians across 32 specialties
• Support Staff Available: CRNAs and procedural teams
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of cardiac services

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $750,000
• Time Off: 8-10+ weeks
• Benefits:
• Employed through Arkansas Anesthesia Associates
• Access to advanced OR and Cath Lab facilities
• Comprehensive support staff and infrastructure

Required Procedures

• Cardiac anesthesia administration
• General anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), if certified

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Arkansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Certifications:
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Cardiac anesthesia training or equivalent experience, or TEE certification
• Experience: Prior cardiac anesthesia experience preferred
• Other Qualifications:
• Commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork
• Interest in joining a community-focused, high-quality healthcare organization

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services for cardiac procedures and general surgery cases
• Collaborate with Cath Lab staff, cardiac teams, and surgical departments
• Participate in case reviews, planning, and protocol development
• Maintain patient safety and procedural accuracy across varied settings
• Engage in continuous improvement and clinical excellence initiatives