Cardiac Anesthesiologist

<p>The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated <strong>Cardiac Anesthesiologist</strong> to join our growing Anesthesia Service in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee. This is an exceptional opportunity to care for Veterans while enjoying the stability, benefits, and work-life balance of a federal position.</p><p><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><p>Primary focus on <strong>cardiac anesthesia</strong>, including CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, and other complex cardiac procedures in an academic, team-based environment.</p></li><li><p>Collaborative practice with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and CRNAs to provide high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care.</p></li><li><p>Participation in preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, postoperative care, and critical care as needed.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Competitive salary:</strong> Commensurate with qualifications and experience (aligned with VA anesthesiologist compensation in Nashville).</p></li><li><p>Eligibility for <strong>annual performance bonus</strong> and <strong>regular salary increases</strong>, consistent with VA physician pay practices.</p></li><li><p>Up to <strong>50-55 days of paid time off</strong> per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and potential paid CME time).</p></li><li><p>Robust <strong>federal benefits package</strong>, including:</p><ul><li><p>Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)</p></li><li><p>Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching</p></li><li><p>Malpractice coverage with tail protection</p></li><li><p>CME opportunities and possible reimbursement, per VA policy.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Board certified or board eligible in <strong>Anesthesiology</strong>; additional fellowship training or substantial experience in <strong>cardiac anesthesia</strong> strongly preferred.</p><p><strong>Why Join the VA in Nashville?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Practice in a <strong>major music, cultural, and healthcare hub</strong> with a relatively low cost of living and excellent quality of life.</p></li><li><p>Serve <strong>Veterans</strong> in a mission-driven organization with a national reputation for integrated, coordinated care.</p></li><li><p>Enjoy a stable schedule, protected federal benefits, and the opportunity to participate in teaching and academic activities with affiliated institutions, if desired.</p></li></ul><p><strong>APPLY NOW!</strong></p><p>For more information or to apply, send your CV to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="mailto:Jason.tafoya@va.gov">Jason.tafoya@va.gov</a>. To schedule a time to speak, copy and paste the following URL into your</p><p>browser: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="https://outlook.office365.com/book/JasonTafoyaVA@DVAGOV.onmicrosoft.com/">https://outlook.office365.com/book/JasonTafoyaVA@DVAGOV.onmicrosoft.com/</a></p><p><strong>Join us and build a career with purpose.</strong></p>