A supervisory-focused VA opportunity in Little Rock, Arkansas

Updated 10/29/26
$500,000 – $500,000 yearly
72205, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Physician
Anesthesiology
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Anesthesiologist | $500,000 Salary + $100,000 Sign-On Bonus

The John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans’ Hospital is recruiting four full-time Staff Anesthesiologists to join a collaborative anesthesia team serving Veterans. This role is ideal for physicians who enjoy leading and medically directing a skilled CRNA team, with a practice focused on supervision and oversight rather than a high volume of personal cases.

The opportunity

  • Annual W-2 salary: $500,000
  • Sign-on bonus: $100,000, with a three-year commitment
  • Employment: Full-time W-2 employee
  • Positions available: 4
  • Anticipated start date: January 1, 2027
  • Facility: John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
    4300 West Seventh Street, Little Rock, AR 72205

You’ll medically direct CRNAs in operative cases and personally provide anesthesia care for approximately 10% of cases. Call is from home. No head, cardiac, or obstetric cases.

Benefits

  • Four weeks of paid vacation
  • One week of paid educational leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Malpractice coverage paid


Job Responsibilities

The practice includes anesthesia for outpatient surgery, regional anesthesia, and orthopedic cases. Preoperative screening and major vascular anesthesia are usually part of the work; thoracic anesthesia and acute pain service involvement are occasional. Administrative and leadership duties are also part of the role.

Responsibilities include:

- Evaluating and preparing patients for anesthesia, including preoperative examination, intraoperative planning, postoperative assessment, and documentation.
- Providing anesthesia care and supporting patients’ comfort and safety during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
- Monitoring and helping maintain or restore patients’ stability throughout the perioperative period.
- Managing emergencies, including airway support, emergency medications and fluids, and resuscitation.
- Supervising, teaching, and evaluating medical and paramedical personnel involved in anesthesia, respiratory care, critical care, and resuscitation.
- Contributing to quality, efficiency, policies, procedures, protocols, committees, and research as appropriate.

Qualifications

Any U.S. state medical license accepted
Current ACLS certification required
Candidates in the board-certification exam system are accepted
Fellowship is not required
New graduates are welcome

Working Hours

Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Weekday call: 3:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m
Weekend and holiday call: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
First call: Every ninth night
Second call: Every ninth night
A day off after first call is sometimes provided.
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Hiring Organization

Veterans Health Administration

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