Anesthesiology - Cardiac Physician
Asheville, NC, 28801, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- cardiac anesthesiologist
- cardiac anesthesia
- perioperative TEE
Anesthesiology - Cardiac Physician at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, provides specialized cardiac anesthesia care in a hospital-based team setting, supporting high-volume complex cardiac procedures. The position requires board certification in cardiac anesthesiology and perioperative TEE expertise, offering competitive salary and benefits including paid time off and CME allowance. This role is integral to a top-ranked cardiac program known for its outstanding surgical outcomes and patient safety ratings.
Summary of Position:
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule: Full-time 41.5 hours/week 44 weeks/year
Setting: Hospital-based Care Team Model
Call: Equal share (1:6) No in-house call Home-based call only
Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC is hiring a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our high-performing heart team. Our cardiac program is the second busiest in North Carolina, yet maintains the camaraderie of a smaller group. You ll work alongside 4 experienced CV surgeons performing:
- 1400+ CABG cases annually
- lung cases
- TAVR, LVAD, ECMO, and valve procedures
- No pediatric hearts or transplant cases
This is a care team model where physicians supervise cardiac-specialty CRNAs.
Qualifications- Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Fellowship trained preferred
- Must be boarded in advanced perioperative TEE if not fellowship trained
- Eligible to work in the US without restriction
- NC medical license or ability to obtain
- Competitive base salary for 41.5 hours/week, 44 weeks/year
- Option to earn more by picking up additional shifts
- 10 weeks paid time off
- CME allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Commencement bonus
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement
- Recognized as one of America s 50 Best Hospitals ()
- Magnet designation for nursing
- Leapfrog A grade for patient safety (5 consecutive periods)
- Only heart program in the Carolinas with 3-star CABG/CABG+AVR rating from STS
- Level II Trauma Center (soon to be Level I), Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III NICU
Enjoy the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural richness. Asheville offers:
- Top 15 Favorite Cities in the US (Travel & Leisure)
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Easy access to airports in Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville
- Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene
Apply today to join a nationally recognized cardiac team in one of the most desirable cities in the Southeast.




