CAA (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant) - Multi-Specialty Anesthesiology - Sign-on Bonus an[...]

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 230,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional reimbursements

Job summary

A top-ranking healthcare institution in Cleveland seeks Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants to support complex neurological procedures and deliver anesthesia care. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience and be certified by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants. The role offers competitive compensation, sign-on bonuses for new graduates, and diverse benefits including student loan repayment and exceptional medical coverage. The environment is innovative and supports high-acuity cases, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant in a high-acuity environment.
• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants required.
• Current, valid certification and practice protocol must be in compliance with relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia to patients during surgery.
• Monitors patients' reactions to anesthetics.
• Performs emergency measures if complications arise.
• Obtains and reviews comprehensive patient histories.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work in stressful environments

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Administers anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery. Monitors the patient's physical reaction to the anesthetic and informs the physician of any adverse condition. Administers emergency measures when complications arise.

Join an extraordinary team at Cleveland Clinic, home to the world’s largest and most technologically advanced neuroscience‑focused facility. Set to open in early 2027, our new neurological center will be the largest building on our Main Campus—designed to redefine what’s possible in neurological care.

As we prepare for this historic expansion, Cleveland Clinic is recruiting Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) to join the Division of Multi‑Specialty Anesthesiology. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, supporting complex neurological procedures while also delivering anesthesia care across a wide variety of surgical specialties.

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) in a hospital inpatient environment, preferably involving high‑acuity cases, is strongly preferred.

Schedule

• Multiple scheduling options available.
• Infrequent weekend and holiday obligations.
• In-house call required only 4–5 times per year (3pm–7am), as part of regular weekly hours.
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts for additional income.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and supplemental pay rate
• Sign‑on bonuses for eligible new graduates and experienced providers
• Student loan repayment
• Paid time off plus 6 paid holidays
• CEU package and internal CEU opportunities
• Professional reimbursements
• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits—effective day one of employment
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage for full‑time caregivers
• Parental leave equal to 100% pay up to 12 weeks (full‑time caregivers)
• Relocation reimbursement
• Paid interview expenses
• Retirement Savings Plans (up to 5.5% total Cleveland Clinic contributions immediately upon hire/ increases with years of service)
• Malpractice covered at no cost to the CAA
• Research and teaching opportunities (not required, but available if interested)
• Cleveland Clinic is an eligible employer for PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness)

Responsibilities

• Obtains a comprehensive patient history and performs relevant elements of a physical exam.
• Discusses findings and anesthetic plan with supervising anesthesiologist before induction of anesthesia.
• Reviews the patient's condition with the anesthesiologist immediately prior to the induction of anesthesia.
• Pretests and calibrates anesthesia delivery systems.
• Administers blood, blood products and supportive fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an institution of higher learning accredited by an organization recognized by the board of regents.

Certifications

• Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
• Current, valid certificate of registration.
• Written practice protocol consistent with section 4760.09 of the Revised Code.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) are required.

Complexity of Work

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience

• None required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull, and navigate supply carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $230,000.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $299,000.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full‑time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.