Physician (Anesthesiologist - Cardiac)

Federal anesthesiologist position with Veterans Health Administration in Nashville, TN. Posted pay $330,000 to $370,000 per year. Apply on USAJOBS.

Nashville, TN · Veterans Health Administration

Pay
$330K–$370K/yr
Care model
MD-only
Employment
Full Time
Provider
Anesthesiologist (MD/DO)
Setting
Hospital
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Updated
Oct 6, 2026

Compensation & benefits

  • Student loan repayment — Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
  • Retirement (401k/403b)
  • CME allowance
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid malpractice
  • Employer-paid malpractice tail

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

About the role

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) seeks an Anesthesiologist for a joint appointment with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The role involves providing cardiac and general anesthesia at a large academic VA practice. Responsibilities include administering anesthesia, managing ventilator-dependent patients, and assisting with cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

  • •Joint appointment with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • •Administration of general and regional anesthesia
  • •Management of cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
  • •Monday-Friday schedule, hours based on service needs

Case mix

CardiovascularGeneralThoracic