JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Cardiac Anesthesiologist
- Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
- Location: Mountain Home, AR
- Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Supervision
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Regular weekday shifts with responsibilities across surgical and cardiac care areas
- On-Call Shift Schedule: Not specified
- Call Type: Supervisory and procedural as needed
- Call Ratio: Not specified
- Call Response Time: TBD
- Callback Rate: TBD
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
- Credentialing Timeline: TBD
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: Competitive (specific amount not listed)
- Time Off: 810+ 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
