Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Mission Hospital, Asheville NC
Job at a glance
Job description
Summary of Position:
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule: Full-time | 41.5 hours/week | 44 weeks/year
Setting: Hospital-based | Care Team Model
Call: Equal share (1:6) | No in-house call | Home-based call only
Join One of NC’s Top Cardiac Programs
Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC is hiring a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our high-performing heart team. Our cardiac program is the second busiest in North Carolina, yet maintains the camaraderie of a smaller group. You’ll work alongside 4 experienced CV surgeons performing:
- 1400+ CABG cases annually
- 300–400 lung cases
- TAVR, LVAD, ECMO, and valve procedures
- No pediatric hearts or transplant cases
This is a care team model where physicians supervise cardiac-specialty CRNAs.
Qualifications
- Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Fellowship trained preferred
- Must be boarded in advanced perioperative TEE if not fellowship trained
- Eligible to work in the US without restriction
- NC medical license or ability to obtain
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary for 41.5 hours/week, 44 weeks/year
- Option to earn more by picking up additional shifts
- 10 weeks paid time off
- CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Commencement bonus
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement
Why Mission Hospital?
- Recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals (2020–2024)
- Magnet designation for nursing
- Leapfrog “A” grade for patient safety (5 consecutive periods)
- Only heart program in the Carolinas with 3-star CABG/CABG+AVR rating from STS
- Level II Trauma Center (soon to be Level I), Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III NICU
Why Asheville?
Enjoy the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural richness. Asheville offers:
- Top 15 Favorite Cities in the US (Travel & Leisure)
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Easy access to airports in Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville
- Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene
Apply today to join a nationally recognized cardiac team in one of the most desirable cities in the Southeast.