Physician / Anesthesiology / Arkansas / Permanent / Cardiac Anesthesiologist Job

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Location: Mountain Home, AR

Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Clinical Shift Schedule: Regular weekday shifts with responsibilities across surgical and cardiac care areas

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults requiring general and cardiac anesthesia

Patient Volume/Census: Varies across ORs, Cath Lab, and procedural areas

Admissions: Yes

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix: Cardiac and general surgical procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Facility: 268

Office Equipment Available: 11 surgical suites (including Hybrid OR), 6 outpatient surgical suites, 2 Cath Labs (3rd under construction)

Specialty Backup Available: Yes 145 physicians across 32 specialties

Support Staff Available: CRNAs and procedural teams

Reason for Coverage: Expansion of cardiac services

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $750,000

Time Off: 810+ weeks

Benefits:

- Employed through Arkansas Anesthesia Associates

- Access to advanced OR and Cath Lab facilities

- Comprehensive support staff and infrastructure

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Cardiac anesthesia administration

General anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), if certified

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Arkansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain)

Certifications:

- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

- Cardiac anesthesia training or equivalent experience, or TEE certification

Experience: Prior cardiac anesthesia experience preferred

Other Qualifications:

- Commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork

- Interest in joining a community-focused, high-quality healthcare organization

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide anesthesia services for cardiac procedures and general surgery cases

Collaborate with Cath Lab staff, cardiac teams, and surgical departments

Participate in case reviews, planning, and protocol development

Maintain patient safety and procedural accuracy across varied settings

Engage in continuous improvement and clinical excellence initiatives