Critical Care Anesthesiologist | Nashville, TN

Position Overview

Critical Care and Perioperative Care Anesthesiologist position at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves providing anesthesia care for complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general surgery cases along with SICU responsibilities. TVHS is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and complex anesthesiology care for post-surgical cases
• Manage critical care in the SICU and perioperative unit
• Perform general anesthesia, regional anesthesia including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks
• Handle resuscitation, malignant hyperthermia management, and acute pain services
• Function as a general anesthesiologist when not assigned to SICU

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $330,000 - $375,000 per year
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• 50-55 days of paid time off annually
• Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• $1,000 annual CME reimbursement
• Free malpractice coverage with tail

Schedule & Call Requirements

Primary duties Monday through Friday with hours based on service needs. No call requirements specified.

Facility Details

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is a large academic VA practice affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center serving veterans in Middle Tennessee.