Cardiac Anesthesiologist: CT Surgery & TEE Expert

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Richmond, VA seeks 2 Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists with fellowship training in cardiothoracic anesthesia and expertise in transesophageal echocardiography to join the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.

Board Certified Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists with a full, unrestricted US medical license are required, and experience in perioperative care for complex cardiac surgery is preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for appointment per VA policy.
• MD/DO degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board certification/eligibility in Anesthesiology; fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesiology preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Fellowship trained in Cardiac Anesthesiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative cardiac anesthesia care for adult patients.
• Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) intraoperatively.
• Preoperative assessments and optimization of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
• Place and manage invasive monitors and lines as needed.
• Respond to intraoperative emergencies and provide on‑call coverage as required.
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and perfusion team to support complex procedures.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

TEE expertise

Board certification

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Richmond, VA seeks 2 Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists with fellowship training in cardiothoracic anesthesia and expertise in transesophageal echocardiography to join the Central Virginia VA Health Care System.

Board Certified Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists with a full, unrestricted US medical license are required, and experience in perioperative care for complex cardiac surgery is preferred.