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Roanoke, Virginia

Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

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  • Critical Care Anesthesiologist – Carilion Clinic & Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Join Carilion Clinic at a Transformational Time in Academic Anesthesiology

Carilion Clinic Department of Anesthesiology and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) seek a fellowship-trained Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join our growing academic practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our department during an exciting period of growth as we launch a new Anesthesiology Residency Program beginning in Summer 2027. As a faculty member, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of anesthesiology education while helping expand critical care services within one of Virginia's premier academic health systems.

Practice at Carilion Medical Center (CMC), a 753-bed tertiary academic medical center and one of the region's busiest Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers, featuring 49 anesthetizing locations and NORA suites. Physicians practice in a collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, multidisciplinary care, and outstanding patient outcomes.

The position includes a faculty appointment with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Research collaboration with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is encouraged and supported.

Why Join Carilion?

  • Help launch Carilion Clinic's new Anesthesiology Residency Program beginning Summer 2026.
  • Practice at an 835-bed tertiary academic medical center and Level I Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center.
  • Faculty appointment with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
  • Research opportunities with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
  • Collaborative physician-led health system committed to innovation, education, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert anesthetic and critical care management for complex surgical and critically ill patients.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Perform pre-operative assessments and perioperative planning.
  • Participate in ICU patient management and multidisciplinary rounds.
  • Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows while helping build Carilion's new residency program.
  • Opportunity to participate in scholarly activities, quality improvement, and research opportunities.

Advance Your Academic Career

This position offers a robust academic platform through Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine with opportunities to teach and mentor learners, develop clinical and translational research, collaborate with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, and help shape Carilion Clinic's inaugural Anesthesiology Residency Program.

Join a Nationally Recognized, Physician-Led Health System

Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, serving nearly one million people. The system includes 7 hospitals, 240+ practice locations, 31 Graduate Medical Education programs, 800+ physicians, and more than 78 specialties.

Live and Thrive in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Roanoke offers an exceptional quality of life with abundant outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and dining, excellent schools, nearby universities, and convenient access through Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region blends metropolitan amenities with a welcoming community.

Work Experience

  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • ABA Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Critical Care Fellowship
  • Excellent clinical skills in anesthesiology and critical care

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be ABA Board Certified or Board Eligible. Completion of an ACGME-accredited Critical Care Fellowship is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Critical care medicineClinical teachingPre-operative assessmentMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical student mentorshipResident supervisionTrauma careScholarly activity

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 83 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Critical Care Medicine listings

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Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Faculty appointment
Research opportunities
Academic career development
Mentorship opportunities