General Anesthesiologist Job - Baton Rouge, LA | $450K | 4-Day Workweek | No Call or Weekends
Job at a glance
Job description
Join a thriving, physician-led anesthesia team at a state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a General Anesthesiologist seeking a high-volume regional practice in a collegial, efficient environment-without sacrificing quality of life. Work a four-day schedule with no nights, weekends, or call, and enjoy full support from a strong team of CRNAs and administrators who value collaboration and clinical excellence. Physicians perform all pre-op evaluations and regional blocks, supervise CRNAs, and enjoy autonomy within a modern outpatient setting known for procedural efficiency and professional respect. If you're seeking stability, balance, and a place where leadership truly supports physicians, this position delivers on every front.
Position Highlights
- Outpatient orthopedic anesthesia - 5 ORs with advanced regional anesthesia suite
- 4-day workweek - Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (flexible)
- No call, no nights, no weekends - enjoy a true lifestyle schedule
- Perform 20-25 ultrasound-guided regional blocks per day (single-shot and continuous)
- High-volume orthopedic and sports medicine cases: hand, wrist, elbow, and lower extremity
- Collaborative practice model: anesthesiologists supervise 5-6 CRNAs daily
- Precept residents/SRNAs in regional anesthesia rotation if desired
- $450,000 annual base salary
- 340 hours PTO (~8.5 weeks) - flexible usage, no minimum increment
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) + profit sharing
- Malpractice coverage provided | 3-year contract | 90-day out clause
- Fast credentialing (30-60 days) | Immediate start available
Why You'll Love Living Here
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and Southern charm. As the state's capital and home to Louisiana State University, the city combines the energy of a college town with the warmth of a tight-knit community. Physicians enjoy an affordable cost of living, excellent private and magnet schools, and easy access to both New Orleans and Gulf Coast beaches. The region's unique mix of culture, cuisine, and music makes everyday life here vibrant and full of character. Whether you're looking for strong career stability or a place to raise a family, Baton Rouge delivers a lifestyle that's both rewarding and relaxed.
Community Highlights
- Thriving metro of 880,000+ residents with diverse, youthful population
- Affordable living and low taxes - enjoy more financial freedom
- Excellent schools - private, parochial, and magnet options available
- Home to LSU and major healthcare and education centers
- Cultural hub: live music, local art, theater, and year-round festivals
- World-class cuisine with Cajun, Creole, and contemporary Southern flavors
- Outdoor recreation: lakes, golf, parks, and scenic Mississippi River trails
- Easy travel: BTR Airport (direct flights to ATL, DFW, CLT, IAH) | 1 hr to New Orleans Airport
- Family-friendly suburbs like Prairieville, Zachary, and Denham Springs
- Warm climate with sunshine most of the year and mild winters