Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Turkey Creek Medical Center, part of Tennova Healthcare, is seeking a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join their highly respected cardiovascular anesthesia team in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role offers a collaborative practice environment within a comprehensive medical center, focusing on perioperative anesthesia care for complex cardiac surgical patients. The position provides excellent work-life balance and highly competitive compensation.

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Practice Info

• Comprehensive range of services as part of Tennova Healthcare
• 24/7 emergency department, intensive care unit, advanced surgical suites, and a dedicated Heart Hospital
• Adjacent Tennova Surgery Center West includes four fully equipped operating rooms and two advanced endoscopy suites
• Collaborative practice with a strong cardiovascular program

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care
• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and assessments
• Obtain and/or verify informed patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options, risks, and expected outcomes with patients and families
• Perform induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitor patients physiological status throughout procedures
• Manage hemodynamic and clinical interventions as necessary
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, proceduralists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes

Compensation

• $600,000 Annual Base Salary
• $125,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Additional incentive opportunities available
• 2% Annual Profit Share Contribution through NAPAs Retirement Program

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
• CME allowance and professional xihmbke development support
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities
• Training assistance and loan repayment programs where applicable

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Tennessee medical license
• Demonstrated expertise in the perioperative management of complex cardiac surgical patients
• ECFMG certification (if applicable)