Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Obstetric 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 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 835bed 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 highrisk obstetric setting. Research interest with Fralin Biomedical Research InstituteVT 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 preoperative 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

Carilion Clinic is the largest notforprofit 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 physicianled collaborative interdisciplinary Integrated Healthcare Delivery System with a common philosophy of patients first.

Roanoke is a multicultural metropolitan area of over 300000 located at the southern tip of Virginias spectacular Shenandoah Valley surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the stunning 22000acre 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.

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Qualifications :

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 teambased 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 highpressure situations

Dedication to providing compassionate and patientcentered care to expectant mothers and their babies

Additional Information :

Roanoke is a multicultural metropolitan area of over 300000 located at the southern tip of Virginias spectacular Shenandoah Valley surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the stunning 22000acre 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime