Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Critical Care Anesthesiologist – Carilion Clinic & Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Roanoke Virginia

Carilion Clinic Department of Anesthesia and Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) School of Medicine are accepting applications for a highly skilled Fellowship Trained Critical 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. Our faculty fosters robust academic programming while keeping foremost Carilion Clinic's mission of providing excellent care to its community.

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 Critical Care Anesthesia, a passion for teaching and research, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in a critical care setting. Research interest with Fralin Biomedical Research Institute-VT is supported.

Provide expert anesthetic care to patients undergoing critical care procedures

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans

Perform pre-operative assessments, including reviewing patient histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering necessary laboratory tests

Administer anesthetic medications, monitor patients during procedures, and make necessary adjustments to ensure their safety and comfort

Provide post-operative care, including managing pain control measures and monitoring patients' recovery

Act as a mentor and educator, supervising and instructing medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of critical care anesthesiology, research opportunities if interested

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

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution

ABA Board certification or Board eligibility

Completion of ACGME accredited Critical Care Fellowship

Excellent clinical skills and knowledge in the field of anesthesiology

An experienced clinician and educator with a solid track record of scholarly work

Good communication skills, clinical and teaching skills

Commitment to education and a desire to contribute to the training of future healthcare professionals, research opportunities if interested

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.”