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Weymouth, Massachusetts

Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$437k-$486k

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Job Description

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R-23975

Facility

LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name

SSH Anesthesia PB

Status: Full time

Budgeted Hours

40

Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)

South Shore Hospital is a vibrant 400 bed community hospital located 17 miles south of Boston, providing superb care to the people of Southeastern Massachusetts.

We provide excellent anesthetic care in a team model for diverse surgery including big vascular, ortho, general, OB, and pain management. South Shore Hospital is a Level 2 Trauma center and delivers world-class quality care through both our South Shore Health physician groups and through agreements with Boston's teaching hospitals including surgeons from Brigham and Women's Hospital, pediatricians from Boston Children's Hospital, and Oncologic services through Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

We are looking for well trained, enthusiastic, collegial, team-players to join our growing dynamic hospital-based practice. We provide an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.

Weymouth and the South Coast offer a myriad of recreational opportunities (boating, beaches), and sporting venues, while still being within a 30 minute drive of all Boston has to offer.

Physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.

Compensation Pay Range

$437,148.00 - $485,720.00

Essential Functions

Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.

Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure. Record patient medical histories.

Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery. Implement advanced life support techniques. Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods. Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

  • Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
  • Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.

Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery. Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.

Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. varied

Responsibilities If Required

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements

Key Responsibilities

The anesthesiologist will monitor patients before, during, and after surgical procedures while administering appropriate anesthesia and sedation. They are responsible for managing airway support, coordinating with surgical teams, and ensuring patient stability throughout the medical process.

Requirements

The role requires a well-trained, enthusiastic, and collegial physician capable of working in a team-based hospital environment. Candidates must be proficient in various anesthetic methods and experienced in managing diverse surgical cases including vascular, orthopedic, and obstetric procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient monitoringSurgical assistanceMedical history documentationDiagnostic testingEmergency surgery preparationClinical consultationPatient stabilizationCollaboration

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 43 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$461k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $436k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$437k–$486kAnesthesiology median $534k (middle half $488k–$588k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$436k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Massachusetts10 active793 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 56% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Anesthesiology pay trend+5.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$405k
8
$405k-505k
1
$575k
6
$605k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 14 employers
Sign-on bonus
71%
401k / retirement match
62%
CME allowance
48%
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 778 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About South Shore Health

Hospitals and Health Care
South Weymouth, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefit package

Living in Weymouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$639k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,553/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.