Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 290,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME support

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Georgia seeks Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our distinguished team. The candidate should have fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia and demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership and a commitment to patient‑centered care within a collaborative, innovative clinical environment.

This position supports 8–10 hour weekday shifts with premium call from home about once weekly and roughly 1.5 weekend shifts per month.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiac anesthesia for CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, and other complex cardiac procedures.
• Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) intraoperatively.
• Deliver anesthesia for cardiac and non-cardiac cases as needed.
• Supervise CRNAs and AAs to ensure safe, high-quality anesthesia care.
• Participate in 24/7 cardiac anesthesia coverage with the team.
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and communication.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

CRNA collaboration

Team leadership

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our distinguished team at Piedmont Augusta Hospital. The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia and demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership and a commitment to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care within a collaborative and innovative clinical environment. Applicants at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

This position is open to new graduates who demonstrate a commitment to learning, professional growth, and delivering high-quality patient care within a collaborative team environment.

Available Schedules

• 8-10 hour weekday shifts. Premium Pay Call from home about once a week and average of 1.5 weekend shifts per month

Position Highlights & Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cardiac anesthesia services for a wide range of cardiac and thoracic procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, and other complex cardiac interventions

Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as part of intraoperative management

Deliver anesthesia care for both cardiac and non-cardiac surgical cases as needed

Supervise and collaborate with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) to ensure safe, high-quality anesthesia care

Participate in 24/7 cardiac anesthesia coverage in coordination with the anesthesia care team

Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and clinical communication

Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Active Georgia medical license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in general anesthesia (newer physicians with relevant training are encouraged to apply)

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team

Piedmont Healthcare Offers

• Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Sign-on bonus
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
• Physician-led governance structure
• Cardiac Stipend

About Piedmont Healthcare

Piedmont Healthcare is a leading not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Georgia, recognized for excellence in clinical care and innovation. Our cardiac anesthesia team supports one of the states most active and respected cardiothoracic surgery programs, known for outstanding patient outcomes and multidisciplinary collaboration.