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Job · #802574

Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Nashville, TN

Posted 28th Jul, 2026

At a glance

Job typeFull Time
ContractW-2
ScheduleStable schedule
Start dateAug 1, 2026
SpecialtyCardiac Anesthesiology
ProfessionAnesthesiologist

Benefits & perks

Paid vacation
3 Weeks

As disclosed by the employer

Quick summary

AI summary

Hospital-based permanent physician role at the Nashville VA Medical Center, focusing on cardiac cases in an academic, team-based environment for Veterans.

Highlights

  • Stable schedule
  • Up to 55 days PTO
  • Annual bonus eligible

Description

  • The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiac Anesthesiologist 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.
    Position Highlights
  • Primary focus on cardiac anesthesia, including CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, and other complex cardiac procedures in an academic, team-based environment.
  • Collaborative practice with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and CRNAs to provide high quality, evidence based perioperative care.
  • Participation in preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, postoperative care, and critical care as needed.

    • Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (aligned with VA anesthesiologist compensation in Nashville).
  • Eligibility for annual performance bonus and regular salary increases, consistent with VA physician pay practices.
  • Up to 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and potential paid CME time).
  • Robust federal benefits package, including:
  • Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)
  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching
  • Malpractice coverage with tail protection
  • CME opportunities and possible reimbursement, per VA policy.

    • Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology; additional fellowship training or substantial experience in cardiac anesthesia strongly preferred.
    Why Join the VA in Nashville?
  • Practice in a major music, cultural, and healthcare hub with a relatively low cost of living and excellent quality of life.
  • Serve Veterans in a mission driven organization with a national reputation for integrated, coordinated care.
  • Enjoy a stable schedule, protected federal benefits, and the opportunity to participate in teaching and academic activities with affiliated institutions, if desired.

    • APPLY NOW!
    For more information or to apply, send your CV to [email protected].
    To schedule a time to speak, copy and paste the following URL into your
    browser: protected]/
    Join us and build a career with purpose.

Job details

First Call

Will NOT be on FIRST call

Subspecialty Fellowship

Yes

New Graduate Acceptable

Yes

Paid Vacation Leave

3 Weeks

Company Name

Veteran Affairs

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