General Anesthesiologist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension (Nevada PERS)

Referral bonus eligible (internal)

At-will employment

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in Las Vegas is seeking a skilled anesthesiologist to join our academic medical center. You will administer and manage anesthesia throughout perioperative care, and evaluate patients' medical histories prior to surgery to ensure optimal outcomes.

MD/DO with an Anesthesiology residency is required; board certification or eligibility and Nevada medical licensure are expected.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with an Anesthesiology residency and 3 years of clinical practice in anesthesiology.
• Board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Active Nevada medical license and DEA registration; BLS/ACLS/PALS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage anesthesia before, during and after surgery.
• Evaluate patients' medical history and medications prior to anesthesia.
• Comply with regulatory, licensing and hospital standards to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Adult and pediatric care

Anesthesiology knowledge

Quality Improvement

Decision making under stress

Team communication

Education

MD/DO with anesthesiology residency

Board Certified/Eligible in Anesthesiology

Nevada medical license

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

DEA registration

Job description

Company Overview

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary

Responsibilities include administering and managing anesthesia as part of the process before, during and after surgery. Evaluates patients and their medical history prior to surgery, including prescription medicine, over-the-counter medicine and herbal supplements.

Benefits

• EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package.
• THIS IS A REFERRAL BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION FOR INTERNAL EMPLOYEES
• This position is considered At-Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine and completion of an Anesthesiology Residency from an accredited institution and three (3) years of clinical practice in anesthesiology. Board Certified/Eligible in Anesthesiology.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid License by State of Nevada to practice medicine. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Some positions may require one or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Additional Position Requirements

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship or Board Certified in Pediatrics is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of: Adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards; clinical operations as well as the business operations of the hospital; principles and practices of medical care management and administration; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in: Effective provision of medical care; assessing and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care provided through the use of hospital QI program; ensuring that services are appropriate for meeting patient’s medical, social and emotional needs, consistent with sound health care resource allocation practices; developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; applying leadership techniques; making effective decisions under stress and emergency circumstances; developing care plans; solving problems; communicating with a wide variety people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to stand for long periods during surgical procedures, stamina to maintain concentration for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.