VA Anesthesiologist - $300K-$400K | Columbia, MO

Position Overview

Join the Veterans Health Administration as a Physician (Anesthesiologist) at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. This full-time role provides direct anesthesia care across OR, PACU, GI/bronchoscopy suites, and bedside settings with a focus on cardiac cases including CABG and TAVR.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative risk assessments and physical exams
• Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures
• Perform IVs, arterial/central line placements, and monitoring setups
• Provide post-op care including ventilator and pain management
• Collaborate with CRNAs, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams
• Complete administrative duties such as CME, committee work, and FPPE/OPPEs

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
• Experience in cardiac anesthesia preferred
• U.S. citizenship required
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $300,000 - $400,000 per year
• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized
• Permanent change of station (relocation assistance) authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) eligible
• 50-55 days paid time off per year
• Traditional federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Schedule: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (varies)
• On-call required

Location Highlights

Columbia, Missouri offers top-tier educational institutions including the University of Missouri, abundant parks and trails, a vibrant downtown, and a low cost of living.