Pays $550k–$600k — Anesthesiologist market median is ~$298k (301 jobs)
Medical Director Anesthesiologist - HCA Southeast Houston - $600(k) w/full benefits + over 190 days off per year!
About the Role
Medical Director Anesthesiologist at HCA Southeast Houston. $550K base + $50K stipend, 190 days off/year. Pasadena, TX.
Join Essential Anesthesia Management as a Medical Director Anesthesiologist – $600K+, 190 Days Off in Pasadena, Texas. We’re looking for a service-oriented Anesthesiologist to join the team at HCA Southeast Houston in Pasadena, TX. Located within the greater Houston metro area, HCA Southeast Houston is a multi-specialty trauma hospital that offers a broad scope of medical services.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $550,000 to $600,000 annually.
- 190 days PTO.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- $50,000 W2 Medical Director stipend plus full benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision.
- 401(k) match on day one
- CME Allowance
- 13 weeks off per year
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Essential Anesthesia Management in Pasadena, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director Anesthesiologist will provide anesthesia services and clinical leadership at a Level III trauma center. Responsibilities include managing acute case types in the operating room and participating in a physician rotation for call coverage.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with recent experience in a Level III trauma facility or higher. Proficiency in managing patients undergoing neurosurgery is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$575k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $592k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$575k midpoint, that is roughly $23k–$40k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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