Chief Anesthesiologist $250K-$400K | Topeka, KS

Position Overview

Join the Veterans Health Administration as Chief Anesthesiologist in Topeka, KS. This leadership role offers a competitive salary of $250,000 - $400,000 per year, comprehensive federal benefits, and no employment contract restrictions on moonlighting. Provide direct peri-operative care and oversee anesthesia programs in a VA facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver peri-operative anesthetic care including pre-op assessment, intra-op administration, and post-anesthesia monitoring.
• Provide expert consultation to CRNAs, nursing, and medical staff.
• Perform administrative duties such as progress notes, OP reports, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Work schedule: 0730-1600.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from accredited institution.
• Board certification preferred (full-time CME reimbursement requires it).
• U.S. Citizenship preferred; proficient in English.
• Unrestricted medical license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $250,000 - $400,000 annually.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (sign-on bonus) for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 student loan repayment over 1-5 years.
• PTO: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME days).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) + 401K with up to 5% VA match.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, long-term care.
• CME: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.

Facility Details

VA facility in Topeka, Kansas serving veterans.