Physician - Anesthesiologist (Section Chief)
Federal anesthesiologist position with Veterans Health Administration in Fresno, CA. Posted pay $350,000 to $400,000 per year. Apply on USAJOBS.
Fresno, CA · Veterans Health Administration
- Pay
- $350K–$400K/yr
- Employment
- Full Time · W2
- Provider
- Anesthesiologist (MD/DO)
- Setting
- Hospital
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
Compensation & benefits
- Student loan repayment — EDRP is available to eligible applicants; award amounts may be up to $200,000, subject to program approval and eligibility requirements. Application must be submitted within four months of appointment.
- Retirement (401k/403b)
- CME allowance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Paid malpractice
- Employer-paid malpractice tail
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
About the role
The Chief Anesthesiologist oversees the Anesthesia Department and supports patient care across outpatient, inpatient, operating room, emergency, and other facility settings. The role combines clinical coverage with department leadership, staff supervision, policy oversight, and participation in surgical department committees.
- •Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with daytime, after-hours, weekend, and holiday call coverage
- •Provides direct oversight, training, and supervision of anesthesia staff, students, residents, trainees, and physician extenders
- •Responsible for department procedures, policy alignment, quality, compliance, and administrative duties
- •Open continuous announcement through September 30, 2027; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis