Carilion Clinic Department of Anesthesia and Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) School of Medicine are accepting applications for a highly skilled Fellowship Trained Obstetric Care Anesthesiologist.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we develop a new Anesthesia Residency Program targeted to begin in Summer 2026.
Clinical responsibilities include patient care in the Anesthesia Department at Carilion Medical Center (CMC), an 835-bed tertiary academic health center. CMC is one of the largest and busiest Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers in the region with 49 anesthetizing locations and NORA rooms. CMC is the only regional perinatal health care center in Southwest Virginia and performs over 2000 vaginal and 1000 cesarean deliveries annually. The Birthplace has 12 labor rooms and 2 dedicated obstetric operating rooms located in the unit. Inpatient obstetric coverage is provided by an experienced team of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians.
The position includes an academic appointment at Virginia Tech in the tenure track at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in obstetric anesthesia, a passion for teaching and research, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in a high-risk obstetric setting. Research interest with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute-VT is supported.
Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia care during labor, delivery, and postpartum period, ensuring comfort and safety
- Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized anesthetic plans for pregnant patients
- Administer epidurals, spinal blocks, and other regional anesthetics to manage pain during labor
- Monitor patients' vital signs and anesthesia levels during the delivery process
- Conduct pre-operative assessments and consultations to evaluate medical history and determine the appropriate anesthetic technique
- Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in anesthesiology during clinical rotations and academic lectures; research opportunities in interested
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- ABA Board certification or Board eligibility
- Completion of ACGME accredited Obstetric Care Fellowship
- Strong knowledge of obstetric anesthesia techniques and medications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest advancements in Obstetric Anesthesiology
- Attention to detail and ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
- Dedication to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to expectant mothers and their babies
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ specialties. Carilion is a physician-led, collaborative, interdisciplinary Integrated Healthcare Delivery System with a common philosophy of patients first.
Roanoke is a multicultural metropolitan area of over 300,000, located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacular Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the stunning 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers exceptional outdoor activities but also extensive sports and cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies, opera, and ballets. Access to major air travel hubs is convenient through the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sunshine, and extended spring and autumn seasons. The region features highly ranked schools and universities and has been coined "the best kept secret in the east."
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and CV to:
Rob Way, Physician Recruiter, Carilion Clinic Phone: 540-206-6898; Email: rjway@carilionclinic.org
Contact Information
Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and CV to:
Rob Way, Physician Recruiter, Carilion Clinic Phone: 540-206-6898; Email: rjway@carilionclinic.org
