Anesthesiology - Physician

Join the Nashville VA Medical Center as an Anesthesiologist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our nation’s Veterans. This is an opportunity to practice the full scope of anesthesiology in a collaborative, mission-driven environment while enjoying a balanced weekday schedule.

As part of our dedicated clinical team, you will provide comprehensive perioperative care, including the medical management of patients undergoing surgical, dental, and specialized medical procedures. Your expertise will guide patients safely through every phase of care—from preoperative assessment and optimization to intraoperative management and postoperative recovery.

Key responsibilities include delivering general and monitored anesthesia care, administering sedation and analgesia, and managing complex physiological parameters such as fluid balance, electrolytes, cardiovascular stability, and metabolic function. You will respond to critical situations with confidence, including resuscitation across all age groups, management of hypovolemia, and treatment of malignant hyperthermia.

In this role, you will also contribute to acute and limited chronic pain management, temperature regulation, and advanced procedural care such as venous catheter placement. Your clinical scope extends beyond the operating room, with responsibilities in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and involvement in the perioperative management of surgical patients on inpatient wards, including consultation, optimization, postoperative care, and discharge planning.

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual salary range: Competitive based on experience and credentials.
• Comprehensive federal benefits package, including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and malpractice coverage with tail.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday , hours based on the needs of the service.

Join a team where your skills make a lasting impact—and where your commitment to excellence honors those who have served.