Job · #802711
Oncology Anesthesia CAA
Houston, TX
Posted 28th Jul, 2026
At a glance
Pay$215k - 275k / yrPay range shown
Job typeFull Time
ContractW-2
ScheduleLow call
SpecialtyGeneral Anesthesiology
ProfessionCertified Anesthesiologist Assistant
Benefits & perks
- Paid vacation
- 2 Weeks
As disclosed by the employer
Quick summary
AI summary
Permanent CAA role at a major cancer center in Houston, providing anesthesia care within a collaborative, academic hospital environment suited to team-focused clinicians.
Highlights
- Flexible scheduling
- $215k–$275k salary
- Low call
Description
- Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - CAA
- $30,000 Incentive during your first 3 years of employment.
- Flexible Scheduling with low call requirements.
- Optional Rotation to satellite locations based on operational needs.
- Structured Onboarding for newly hired CA
- Relocation Assistance available.
- No State Income Tax in Texas.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Accruals.
- Five CME Days + $3,000 annual allowance.
- Employee/Employer-Contributed Retirement Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.
- Educational and Wellness Days.
- 9+ Institutional Holidays.
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Work alongside a talented team of physicians, CA
- Participate in educational and professional development opportunities through affiliated institutions.
- Opportunities for involvement in research and education initiatives.
Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center is made up of a talented group of physicians, certified anesthesiologist assistants (CA
As), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and others dedicated to providing the very best anesthesia and pain medicine care for our cancer patients.
Our department team focuses on excellence in all areas of our practice, clinical care, research, and education.
We are seeking Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CA
As) to join our Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine team.
The ideal candidate is a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) who is committed to patient safety and excellence in anesthesia care.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and value continuous learning.
MD Anderson Cancer Center has Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant opportunities in our Anesthesiology department.
Join our community of exceptional clinicians engaged in our extraordinary practice.
What’s in It for You
As.
Benefits You’ll Love
Professional Growth
As, and CRNAs.
Salary: $215,000 minimum $245,000 midpoint $275,000 maximum
Relocation assistance is available + No state income tax in Texas.
Additionally, in association with our educational team and affiliated institutions, we currently provide rich educational and professional growth opportunities.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for providing anesthesia services under the medical direction of an attending credentialed anesthesiologist prior to, during and following surgery, procedural care, or for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
Develops a plan of care based on preoperative assessments and coordinates with all appropriate healthcare givers.
Initiates the planned anesthetic technique under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist.
Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics at levels to maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis.
Monitors patients intraoperatively for physiological responses and manage emergence and recovery from the anesthetic.
EDUCATION
Required: A graduate of an anesthesiologist assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent degree.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Two to five years of clinical experience in a high acuity hospital, specialty hospital, academic medical center, or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION
Required: All of the following: Current Certification or recertification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA).
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Job details
First Call
Will NOT be on FIRST call
Subspecialty Fellowship
No
Sign-on Bonus Commitment
None
Paid Vacation Leave
2 Weeks
Company Name
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hiring organization
UM
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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