VA Anesthesiologist | Nashville, TN

Position Overview

Anesthesiologist position at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves providing routine and complex anesthesia care for Veterans in an academic VA practice affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of general anesthesia including inhalation and intravenous methods with invasive monitoring
• Administration of regional anesthesia including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks
• Placement of central intravenous access, arterial catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters
• Airway management including cricothyroidotomy
• Management of ventilator-dependent patients and one-lung ventilation
• Preoperative assessment, consultation, and preparation of patients for anesthesia

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• U.S. citizenship required
• Full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Board certification or eligibility in anesthesiology

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $330,000 - $375,000 per year
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with up to $200,000 in loan repayment
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

Schedule & Call Requirements

Primary duties Monday through Friday with hours based on service needs.