JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Cardiac Anesthesiologist
• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location: Mountain Home, AR
• Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Regular weekday shifts with responsibilities across surgical and cardiac care areas
PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults requiring general and cardiac anesthesia
• Patient Volume/Census: Varies across ORs, Cath Lab, and procedural areas
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Cardiac and general surgical procedures
FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Facility: 268
• Office Equipment Available: 11 surgical suites (including Hybrid OR), 6 outpatient surgical suites, 2 Cath Labs (3rd under construction)
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes - 145 physicians across 32 specialties
• Support Staff Available: CRNAs and procedural teams
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of cardiac services
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Salary: $750,000
• Time Off: 8-10+ weeks
• Benefits:
- Employed through Arkansas Anesthesia Associates
- Access to advanced OR and Cath Lab facilities
- Comprehensive support staff and infrastructure
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Cardiac anesthesia administration
• General anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), if certified
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Arkansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Certifications:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
- Cardiac anesthesia training or equivalent experience, or TEE certification
• Experience: Prior cardiac anesthesia experience preferred
• Other Qualifications:
- Commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork
- Interest in joining a community-focused, high-quality healthcare organization
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide anesthesia services for cardiac procedures and general surgery cases
• Collaborate with Cath Lab staff, cardiac teams, and surgical departments
• Participate in case reviews, planning, and protocol development
• Maintain patient safety and procedural accuracy across varied settings
• Engage in continuous improvement and clinical excellence initiatives
