A supervisory-focused VA opportunity in Little Rock, Arkansas
Job at a glance
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
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
Current ACLS certification required
Candidates in the board-certification exam system are accepted
Fellowship is not required
New graduates are welcome
Working Hours
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.