Overview

Join One of the Region's Premier Cardiac Anesthesia Programs

Somnia Anesthesia is seeking a TEE-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our expanding team within Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.

This full-time hybrid position offers the opportunity to provide anesthesia care for a diverse mix of complex cardiac procedures and general surgical cases in a collaborative, physician-led ACT practice.

The ideal candidate is experienced in both open-heart and structural heart procedures and enjoys maintaining a broad clinical practice beyond cardiac anesthesia.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive annual compensation (based on experience)

• $625,000 for W2 with a $50,000 Annual Stipend and a $35,000 Annual Subspecialty Stipend
• Commencement Bonus: $25K in year one and an annual Retention Bonus starting in year two
• Faculty appointments available
• PTO-9 weeks
• Premium Pay for additional hours worked over scheduled time
• Up to $10,000 Relocation Assistance Available
• $5,000 Education/Professional Stipend
• General Call Rotation: 48 calls per year
• Average 1 per week in-house with a CRNA
• Post-call day off
• Non-call-taking full-time option: M-F
• Part-time opportunities available
• Zero-cost medical benefits for you and your eligible family members
• Health| Dental | Vision | Life | Disability | Malpractice |401(k) | Flexible Spending Accounts

Practice Environment:

Candidates should have extensive experience providing anesthesia for both cardiac and general surgical procedures.

Approximately 60% cardiac, with the remaining case mix consisting of diverse general anesthesiology cases.

Cardiac Practice Includes:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve Repair & Replacement
• Structural Heart Procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman)
• Endovascular Procedures
• EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair)
• Peripheral Vascular Interventions
• Other complex cardiovascular procedures

General Practice Includes:

In addition to cardiac anesthesia, physicians will provide anesthesia for a variety of general surgical specialties, allowing for well-rounded and diverse clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for both cardiac and general surgical procedures.
• Utilize perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) during cardiac cases.
• Collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, CRNAs, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a busy tertiary care environment.
• Document anesthesia care in accordance with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Somnia standards.

Schedule Options:

• General Call Taking-48 calls per year
  • Average 1 per week in-house with a CRNA
  • Post-call day off
• Non-call-taking full-time position available: M-F

Schedule details discussed during the interview process

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for Tennessee Medical Licensure
• DEA Registration
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• TEE Certification Required
• Demonstrated experience providing anesthesia for open-heart and structural heart procedures
• Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship preferred but not required
• No visa sponsorship available

Questions? Let's Talk.

Megan Stahlnecker, Recruiter



Email: [email protected]

Confidential conversations are always welcome