CAA at MD Anderson Cancer Center | 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 patients during emergence and recovery.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited anesthesiologist assistant program with a Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent.
• Current NCCAA certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant.
• ACLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• New graduates accepted; 2-5 years experience 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

• Flexible scheduling with low call requirements.
• Day/evening work week.
• Optional rotations to satellite locations.

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.