Anesthesiologist - Pain Management

Location: Nashville, TN
Salary Range: Approximately $330,000-$370,000 (based on experience)
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a talented Anesthesiologist with a strong focus on Pain Management to become part of our dedicated team serving Veterans. This position offers a distinctive combination of perioperative anesthesia and acute/limited chronic pain management within a collaborative, academic setting in the vibrant city of Nashville.

• Manage diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for acute and limited chronic pain, prioritizing multimodal analgesia and functional recovery.

• Administer regional anesthesia techniques (including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks) to enhance pain control before, during, and after procedures.

• Provide monitored anesthesia care, sedation, and analgesia for various surgical and interventional procedures.

• Engage in comprehensive perioperative care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative anesthetic management, and postoperative pain and recovery strategies.

• Work collaboratively with surgeons, medical specialists, intensivists, and CRNAs in a team-oriented, academic environment.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and, if interested, engage in teaching and academic collaborations with affiliated institutions.

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency.

• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology.

• Fellowship training or significant experience in Pain Management, perioperative medicine, or critical care is highly preferred.

• Attractive physician salary (approximately $330,000-$370,000, depending on experience).

• Opportunity for annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.

• Generous paid time off including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and potential CME leave.

• Comprehensive federal benefits package, which includes health insurance, pension, and a TSP with matching contributions.

• Malpractice coverage with tail protection included.

• Consistent Monday to Friday schedule promoting work-life balance.

• No billing/collections or RVU pressures—focus on patient care, teaching, and professional development.

• Make a difference by serving those who have served our country—engage in a meaningful, mission-driven practice caring for Veterans.

• Experience life in Nashville, a thriving center for music, culture, and healthcare, offering exceptional entertainment, dining, and quality of life.

• Become part of a supportive Anesthesia Service in an academic VA environment with opportunities for teaching and collaboration.

We encourage interested candidates to apply:

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• Feel free to request a conversation to discuss practice details, call expectations, and benefits.

Join us in Nashville and embark on a fulfilling career that combines expert anesthesiology with compassionate pain management for those who have served our nation.