VA Anesthesiologist | Little Rock, AR

Position Overview

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) seeks a full-time staff Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across inpatient, outpatient, and critical care settings. This VA position offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits including the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and a teaching affiliation with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessments, intra-operative anesthesia (MAC, regional, general), and post-operative care for ASA class 1-5 patients
• Manage ventilator care in recovery and ICU settings
• Provide airway management and emergency resuscitation
• Supervise and teach medical and paramedical personnel
• Participate in on-call coverage (weekdays 3pm-6:30am, weekends/holidays 7am-7am)
• Engage in program planning, research, and administrative duties as needed

Schedule

• Day shift: 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday
• On-call responsibilities included

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $390,000-$400,000 per year
• Recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• 50-55 days paid time off annually
• Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% match
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• $1,000 annual CME reimbursement
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• No employment contract restrictions

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from accredited institution
• Full, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• U.S. citizenship required
• Board certification/eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Proficiency in English

Facility Details

CAVHS is one of the largest VA medical centers, serving over 65,000 veterans annually with two hospitals and multiple outpatient clinics. It functions as a teaching facility for more than 1,500 students and residents.