Cardiac Anesthesiologist

About the role

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologists to join our distinguished team at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiac anesthesia services for a wide range of cardiac and thoracic procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, and other complex cardiac interventions
• Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as part of intraoperative management
• Deliver anesthesia care for both cardiac and non-cardiac surgical cases as needed
• Supervise and collaborate with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) to ensure safe, high-quality anesthesia care
• Participate in 24/7 cardiac anesthesia coverage in coordination with the anesthesia care team
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and clinical communication
• Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical innovation

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Active Georgia medical license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure)
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in general anesthesia (newer physicians with relevant training are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Active Georgia medical license (or eligible and willing to obtain Georgia licensure)
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in general anesthesia (newer physicians with relevant training are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary cardiovascular care team

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Effective communication and leadership qualities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Sign-on bonus
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
• Physician-led governance structure
• Cardiac Stipend

Pay

Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary

Schedule

Available Schedules: 8-10 hour weekday shifts. Premium Pay Call from home about once a week and average of 1.5 weekend shifts per month