Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are seeking a fellowship-trained Obstetric Anesthesiologist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new Anesthesia Residency Program launching in Summer 2026. The role involves providing exceptional patient care in a high-risk obstetric setting, coupled with academic responsibilities at Virginia Tech.

Practice Info

• Clinical responsibilities are at Carilion Medical Center (CMC), an 835-bed tertiary academic health center.
• CMC is a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center with 49 anesthetizing locations and NORA rooms.
• CMC is the only regional perinatal health care center in Southwest Virginia, performing over 2000 vaginal and 1000 cesarean deliveries annually.
• The Birthplace has 12 labor rooms and 2 dedicated obstetric operating rooms.
• Inpatient obstetric coverage is provided by Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians.
• The Department of Anesthesia is an interdisciplinary physician-led department focused on innovation in patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care during labor, delivery, and postpartum period, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized anesthetic plans for pregnant patients.
• Administer epidurals, spinal blocks, and other regional anesthetics to manage pain during labor.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and anesthesia levels during the delivery process.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and consultations to evaluate medical history and determine the appropriate anesthetic technique.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in anesthesiology during clinical rotations and academic lectures.
• Engage in research opportunities with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute-VT if interested.

Compensation

• Salary Range, $500,000 to $635,000.
• Eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.
• Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary.
• Sign on bonus.
• Uncapped Relocation.
• CME - Specific time provided and that there is additional dollars for it.
• Incentive Pay: Yes, two tier bonus plans.
• Student Loan Forgiveness is negotiable.
• Relocation Paid: Yes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and pension offerings.
• Health, Dental, Vision.
• 403(b), 457(b).
• Student Loan repayment.
• Pension.
• Vacation: Yes.
• CME: Yes, days plus allowance.
• Life/Disability.
• Paid Malpractice and Tail.
• Retirement Savings plans 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• Carilion funded Pension Plan.
• Childcare Discounts.
• Educational.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• ABA Board certification or Board eligibility.
• Completion of ACGME accredited Obstetric Care Fellowship.
• Strong knowledge of obstetric anesthesia techniques and medications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest advancements in Obstetric Anesthesiology.
• Attention to detail and ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
• Dedication to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to expectant mothers and their babies.
• H1B visa sponsorship available.