Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid time off (PTO)

CME opportunities

TSP with matching

Job summary

Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a skilled Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our Anesthesia Service in Nashville, Tennessee. This federal position offers stability, benefits, and a balanced lifestyle while caring for Veterans.

Primary duties include preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care within a collaborative, academic environment. Board eligibility or certification in Anesthesiology with cardiac experience is desired, with fellowship training preferred.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training or substantial experience in cardiac anesthesia strongly preferred.
• Experience with cardiac procedures (CABG, valve surgery, TAVR).
• Experience in academic, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative assessment and optimization.
• Intraoperative management of cardiac anesthesia.
• Postoperative care and critical care as needed.
• Collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and CRNAs.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

CABG

Team-based care

Education

Board-certified in Anesthesiology

Cardiac anesthesia fellowship (preferred)

Job description

The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our growing Anesthesia Service in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee. This is an exceptional opportunity to care for Veterans while enjoying the stability, benefits, and work-life balance of a federal position.

Position Highlights

• Primary focus on cardiac anesthesia, including CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, and other complex cardiac procedures in an academic, team-based environment.

• Collaborative practice with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and CRNAs to provide high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care.

• Participation in preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, postoperative care, and critical care as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (aligned with VA anesthesiologist compensation in Nashville).

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus and regular salary increases, consistent with VA physician pay practices.

• Up to 50-55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and potential paid CME time).

• Robust federal benefits package, including:

  • Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)

  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching

  • Malpractice coverage with tail protection

  • CME opportunities and possible reimbursement, per VA policy.

Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology; additional fellowship training or substantial experience in cardiac anesthesia strongly preferred.

Why Join the VA in Nashville?

• Practice in a major music, cultural, and healthcare hub with a relatively low cost of living and excellent quality of life.

• Serve Veterans in a mission-driven organization with a national reputation for integrated, coordinated care.

• Enjoy a stable schedule, protected federal benefits, and the opportunity to participate in teaching and academic activities with affiliated institutions, if desired.

Join us and build a career with purpose.