Cardiac-Anesthesiologist - Come Join our growing Team in Nashville, TN

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Cardiac-Anesthesiologist - Come Join our growing Team in Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN
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About the job

The Nashville VA Medical Center seeks a Board-Certified/Eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia care for complex cardiac surgeries and contribute to a team-focused environment serving Veterans.

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • In anesthesiology
  • Team collaboration skills

Qualifications

  • Physician license
  • Commitment to Veteran care

Full job description

The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our expanding Anesthesia Service in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care to Veterans within a stable, mission-driven federal health system.

Position Overview
The selected candidate will focus on cardiac anesthesia cases, including CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, and other complex procedures. You will work in a collaborative, team-based environment alongside cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and CRNAs. Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care, with opportunities to participate in critical care and academic activities.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience (VA pay scale)

  • Annual performance pay and regular salary increases

  • 50-55 days of paid time off annually (vacation, sick leave, holidays, CME)

  • Federal benefits package including:

    • Health insurance (FEHB)

    • Retirement pension (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer match

    • Malpractice coverage with tail

    • CME support (per VA policy)

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

About Nashville VA

  • Major academic-affiliated VA medical center

  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Opportunities for teaching and professional development

Nashville offers a vibrant cultural scene, nationally recognized healthcare institutions, and a lower cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas.

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