Anesthesiologist (OB)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Medical City Dallas is seeking a highly skilled Obstetric Anesthesiologist to serve as the Medical Director of OB Anesthesia for our busy, high-acuity maternity program. This is a combined clinical and administrative leadership role supporting one of the most advanced women’s hospitals in Texas.

With 5,000+ deliveries per year, a Level IV NICU, and a nationally recognized Placenta Accreta program, Medical City Dallas offers an exceptional environment for an anesthesiologist with a passion for maternal care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

For more information, apply or contact Bridget.Baker@usap.com

Job Highlights

  • Clinical Duties (40–50 hours per week):
  • Provide high-quality obstetric anesthesia care, including labor analgesia, complex maternal anesthesia, and high-risk OB case coverage
  • Participate in daytime coverage and overnight call
  • Support safe, timely, evidence-based anesthesia services across the OB service line

Leadership Duties

Serve as the Medical Director of OB Anesthesia, collaborating closely with Obstetrics, Maternal–Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, Nursing Leadership, and Administration

  • Oversee and advance quality initiatives, patient safety protocols, scheduling, and clinical workflow
  • Provide leadership for the Placenta Accreta program, including coordinating multidisciplinary planning, simulation, and case management
  • Contribute to ongoing staff development, education, and process improvement
  • Help shape strategic direction for OB anesthesia services

Why Medical City Dallas?

  • 5,000+ deliveries annually
  • Level IV NICU with comprehensive neonatal subspecialty support
  • Advanced Placenta Accreta program with coordinated multidisciplinary care
  • Voted “Best Place to Have a Baby in Dallas County” for 5 consecutive years
  • State-of-the-art operating suites, dedicated OB anesthesia spaces, and strong OB/MFM collaboration
  • Living in Dallas!
  • No state income tax, allowing for greater take-home compensation
  • One of the largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., with a strong, stable healthcare market
  • Nationally recognized public and private schools, plus major universities
  • Affordable cost of living relative to other large metro areas with comparable clinical complexity
  • Major international airport (DFW) with nonstop access nationwide and globally
  • Diverse neighborhoods offering urban, suburban, and family-friendly lifestyle options

Qualifications

Qualifications

Board-certified or Board-eligible Anesthesiologist

  • Strong clinical experience in obstetric anesthesia (minimum 5 years preferred if not fellowship-trained)
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, communication skills, and collaborative style
  • Commitment to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary teamwork

Preferred

  • Fellowship training in Obstetric Anesthesiology
  • 5–10 years of post-training experience in obstetric anesthesia
  • Prior experience managing high-risk pregnancies and complex OB cases (e. g., placenta accreta spectrum)

Company Information

US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a network of physician-owned-and-led local anesthesia practices backed by nationwide support. Our physicians remain at the helm of their practices supported by structured leadership development, proprietary OR staffing and utilization tools, and localized business experts.

The focus stays on providing top-quality anesthesia care with advantages like superior operational infrastructure, advanced quality data, and a streamlined patient experience. Build your career with the team that is leading the nation in quality anesthesia care.

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director of OB Anesthesia will provide high-quality obstetric anesthesia care while overseeing clinical workflows and quality initiatives. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, including the Placenta Accreta program, to ensure safe and evidence-based maternal care.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPlacenta Accreta ManagementClinical Workflow ManagementSimulation Training

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiologist (OB) at US Anesthesia Partners a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 768 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About US Anesthesia Partners

Medical Practices
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No state income tax