Cardiac Anesthesiologist: Transplant & Complex Cardiac Surgery

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time W-2

1099 coverage options

Flexible scheduling

Immediate start

Competitive compensation

Job summary

East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA, part of LCMC Health, seeks fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join expanding cardiovascular team. Provide perioperative anesthesia for complex cardiothoracic cases, including CABG, valve, and transplant.

This is a collaborative, high-acuity program with flexible practice models, competitive compensation, and excellent work-life balance options. You will partner with surgeons, CRNAs, ICU staff, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Additional Critical Care/ICU training or experience preferred.
• Expertise in advanced cardiothoracic anesthesia procedures and perioperative echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care for cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and post-anesthesia assessments within established timelines.
• Direct anesthesia and sedation services per standards of care.
• Ensure compliance with patient consent, infection prevention, medication safety, and life-support protocols.
• Supervise and coordinate anesthesia care for assigned patients.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting.

Skills

BLS/ACLS

ICU training

Perioperative echo

Cardiothoracic anesthesia

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Louisiana medical licensure

Job description

East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, LA, part of LCMC Health, seeks fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join expanding cardiovascular team. Provide perioperative anesthesia for complex cardiothoracic cases, including CABG, valve, and transplant.

This is a collaborative, high-acuity program with flexible practice models, competitive compensation, and excellent work-life balance options. You will partner with surgeons, CRNAs, ICU staff, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize