CAA at MD Anderson | Houston, TX

Position Overview

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant position at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The role involves providing anesthesia services under medical direction of an attending anesthesiologist for cancer patients in a high-acuity academic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement anesthesia plans based on preoperative assessments.
• Administer anesthetic agents and manage patient physiology intraoperatively.
• Monitor emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Coordinate care with the perioperative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAAHEP-accredited anesthesiologist assistant program with Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent.
• NCCAA certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• New graduates accepted with structured onboarding; 2-5 years preferred in high-acuity settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range $215,000 to $275,000.
• $35,000 incentive during first 3 years.
• 5 CME days with $3,000 annual allowance.
• Generous PTO and holiday accruals.
• Employee/employer-contributed retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance available.
• No state income tax in Texas.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Full-time with flexible scheduling.
• Low call requirements.
• Day/evening shifts.
• Optional satellite rotations based on needs.

Facility Details

• MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.
• Academic medical center focused on cancer care, research, and education.
• Collaborative team of physicians, CAAs, and CRNAs.