Anesthesiologist | Level II Trauma | Wide Case Mix | East Texas

ktemedical; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

8 weeks PTO

Full benefits

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

No state income tax in Texas

Job summary

East Texas Regional Medical Center in East Texas is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join a 9-attending and 27-CRNA team. The role offers a 50-hour work week on average with home call, coverage of main ORs, cath lab, and ASC, and a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have ABA board certification or are graduates awaiting certification. Relocation assistance and a competitive compensation package are offered in a supportive, low-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required or new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for a high-volume operation suite across major vascular, orthopedics, regional anesthesia cases.
• Support a Level II trauma center with comprehensive anesthesia services; collaboration with CRNAs in a team-based model.
• Share home call duties with favorable scheduling (1:8 weeknights, 1:5 weekends) and a ~50-hour work week.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, efficiency, and team development initiatives.

Job description

General Anesthesiologist Opportunity – 425-Bed Regional Medical Center, East Texas

A prominent 425-bed regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center in East Texas is seeking an Anesthesiologist to join a solid practice. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established, collegial team while maintaining an excellent work-life balance in a supportive, high-retention environment (95% physician retention system-wide).

Practice & Leadership Highlights:

Current team: 9 full-time Anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs providing exceptional support
Coverage responsibilities:
Main OR: 14 rooms with approximately 7,000 cases annually
Cath Lab: 2 spots covered daily (total 5 rooms across the main hospital and ASC)
Freestanding ASC: 7–8 rooms
Call: Favorable 1:8 weeknight and 1:5 weekend (always 2 providers staffed); call is from home; Night shift on weekly rotation
Schedule: D1 model (full week on, post-call week off) – guaranteed week off after call week; approximately 50-hour work week average.
Always/High volume: Major vascular, Orthopedics, Regional anesthesia
Sometimes/Variable: Cardiac (team will proctor if needed), Thoracic, Pediatrics, Neuro, Trauma, Outpatient surgery, Chronic pain (occasional)
Rarely/Never: Critical care (rare), Obstetrics (handled by CRNAs), Acute pain, Office-based, Preop screening clinic (Chief/Director may oversee; regular Anesthesiologists do not routinely cover)
Medically directed model with no resident supervision; emphasis on quality, efficiency, and team development

Compensation & Benefits Package (Competitive & Comprehensive):

Attractive salary with comprehensive benefit package
Generous sign-on bonus
8 weeks PTO (no additional CME time off required)
Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, malpractice coverage with tail
CME allowance and paid time
Relocation assistance available
No state income tax in Texas + cost of living ~15% below U.S. average

Why East Texas?

Service area population >400,000 in a rapidly growing region
Perfect balance of Quality of Life and Quality of Practice – family-friendly communities, affordable housing, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming culture
Convenient access to the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area and one of the world's busiest international airports (DFW)
Ideal location for leaders seeking professional fulfillment in a lower-stress, high-quality environment with big-city amenities just a short drive away

This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, team-oriented Anesthesiologist leader who values strong CRNA collaboration, home call, a predictable ~50-hour work week with substantial time off, diverse case exposure (including Level II trauma capabilities), and the chance to shape the future of anesthesia services in a thriving East Texas medical community.

Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required or new graduates are welcome to apply.