Physician - Anesthesiology Jobs in Virginia
Physician - Anesthesiology jobs in Virginia represent one of the most consistently active hiring markets in the Mid-Atlantic, concentrated in large health systems, academic medical centers, and surgical specialty practices, with openings at every level from newly board-eligible physicians through senior attendings and subspecialty leads. Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Norfolk are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by major employers including Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Inova Health System, and Sentara Healthcare. Cardiac anesthesiology, obstetric anesthesia, and pediatric anesthesiology are among the most in-demand subspecialties across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- 45002364
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Faculty
- Clinical Faculty
- School Of Medicine MBU
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Anesthesiology
Department Summary:
The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching.
Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking candidates for the role of Anesthesiologists to provide care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Provides “bedside” clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the Department at this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair
- Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization
- Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels
- Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main Operating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Good communication, clinical and teaching skills
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: PRN
ORP Eligible: N/A
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted: No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
- 45002364
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Faculty
- Clinical Faculty
- School Of Medicine MBU
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Anesthesiology
Department Summary:
The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching.
Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking candidates for the role of Anesthesiologists to provide care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Provides “bedside” clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the Department at this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair
- Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization
- Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels
- Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main Operating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Good communication, clinical and teaching skills
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: PRN
ORP Eligible: N/A
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted: No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org
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Physician - Anesthesiology Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- Sentara11
- 77 Consultants27
- Chippenham Hospital2
- Virginia Commonwealth University2
- Johnston-Willis Hospital1
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician - anesthesiology jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine required
- Board certification or active board eligibility in anesthesiology through ABA required
- Completion of accredited anesthesiology residency program with valid DEA registration
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required at time of hire
- Fellowship training in cardiac, pediatric, or regional anesthesia preferred for subspecialty roles
- Experience with electronic anesthesia records systems such as Epic Anesthesia or Picis
Physician - Anesthesiology Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician - anesthesiology in Virginia?
To practice as a physician - anesthesiology in Virginia, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine, which requires completing medical school, a postgraduate internship or transitional year, and an accredited anesthesiology residency. After residency, most Virginia employers require board certification through the American Board of Anesthesiology. You will also need a valid DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances in clinical settings.
How much do physician - anesthesiologies make in Virginia?
Physician - anesthesiologies in Virginia earn a median of about $488,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,100 for the lowest 10% to over $507,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician - anesthesiologys in Virginia?
Employers hiring physician - anesthesiologys in Virginia right now include Sentara, 77 Consultants, and Chippenham Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers account for the majority of full-time and locum tenens anesthesiology openings across the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most physician - anesthesiology jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most physician - anesthesiology openings are Norfolk, Richmond, and Virginia Beach. Richmond and Northern Virginia lead because of their concentration of major health systems and high-volume surgical centers, while Norfolk's market is driven by Sentara Healthcare's flagship hospital and the region's growing cardiac and trauma surgery programs.
Are there remote physician - anesthesiology jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Anesthesiology is a hands-on, procedural specialty that requires physical presence in operating rooms, procedural suites, and intensive care settings, so the overwhelming majority of positions are fully on-site. About 0% of physician - anesthesiology openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in telemedicine pre-operative assessment or administrative medical director functions.
How can I get hired as a physician - anesthesiology in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a newly trained physician - anesthesiology in Virginia is applying directly to residency-to-employment pipeline programs at large academic health systems like Virginia Commonwealth University Health System or Inova, which actively recruit graduating residents. New attendings without independent practice experience often enter as junior staff in well-supervised group practices before taking on independent call. Holding a current Virginia Board of Medicine license, active ABA board eligibility, and a completed ACLS recertification significantly strengthens applications at Virginia community hospitals that routinely hire first-year attendings.
Where can I find and apply to physician - anesthesiology jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to physician - anesthesiology jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from hospitals, surgical groups, and health systems across the state. Find roles that match your subspecialty, practice setting, and preferred region, then apply directly to each position without any intermediary step.
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