General, Cardiac, and Critical Care Anesthesiology Opportunities in St. Louis, Missouri

Looking for a clinical teaching role without mandatory research or grant-writing? A flagship, ACS-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking General, Cardiac, and Critical Care Anesthesiologists to join a supportive, resident-focused academic team. With the 7th highest Case Mix Index in the nation, the health system offers high-acuity medicine, guaranteed protected recovery time, and exceptional supplemental earning potential.

Why Choose This Practice?

• "Nouveau Academic" Model: Focus 100% on bedside resident teaching and complex case management with zero publication or grant mandates.
• Unmatched Protected Time: Enjoy a baseline of 2 protected non-clinical days per month (24+ per year). Post-call days and post-ICU unit weeks are guaranteed 100% off.
• Transparent, High-Yield Compensation: Robust baseline earnings paired with lucrative after-hours and excess shift rates including $3,600 per excess call shift or unit day and $250-$300/hr for after-hours OR work.
• Flat, Accessible Leadership: Direct access to division leadership without administrative bureaucracy.

Positions Available:

1. General Anesthesiologist:

• The Role: Provide care and direct supervision across 32 distinct anesthetizing sites, managing complex, high-acuity surgical cases (excluding open heart and burns).
• Care Model: Strict 2:1 Medical Direction model guiding residents, CRNAs, and AAs. No solo supervision or independent self-performing roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Staggered late-stay rotations feature a unique "Priority Early Out" buffer, allowing you to leave between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on both the day before and the day after your assigned late stay. Low contracted call requirements (11 weekend shifts & 13 weekday overnight shifts per year).

2. Cardiac Anesthesiologist:

• The Role: Join an expanding team dedicated 85%-90% purely to cardiac anesthesia, covering ~700 cases annually across open-heart (CABG, complex aortic arch), structural heart (TAVR, MitraClip), and ECMO/mechanical support.
• Key Benefits: Includes a $60,000 dedicated annual cardiac stipend on top of your baseline salary.
• Uncompromising Safety: Strict 1:1 supervision model on all on-pump cases.
• Enjoy a light 1-in-9 dedicated cardiac call rotation with low overnight callback rates.

3. Critical Care / Intensivist Anesthesiologist:

• The Role: Direct high-acuity care across Surgical (SICU) and Cardiovascular (CVICU) Intensive Care Units. Lead dynamic resident teams with zero mid-level practitioner oversight in the SICU.
• The 1-for-1 Schedule: Full-time commitment is defined as 11 unit weeks per year. Every single unit week worked is paired with a guaranteed 100% post-unit week off.
• Earning Potential: Prefer to stay active during your off weeks? You can choose to moonlight in the main OR or cover additional ICU unit days at $3,600 per day.