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AAC Southwest
Austin, Texas

Anesthesiologist (Austin)

Anesthesiology 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join Ambulatory Anesthesia Care Southwest – an ambulatory-only anesthesia practice.

Are you ready to leave behind unpredictable schedules, overnight call, and the stress of hospital-based anesthesia coverage? AAC Southwest is offering anesthesiologists and CRNAs an opportunity to achieve work-life balance, focus on patient care and join a team committed to clinical excellence and unmatched culture. Experience the AAC Southwest Way.

Who is AAC Southwest? We are a compassionate group of anesthesia providers in Texas delivering high quality and efficient care to our long-held and ever-growing list of ambulatory surgery centers, office-based anesthesia locations and acute care surgical hospitals.

Founded in 2011, AAC Southwest continues to expand in size and footprint. AAC Southwest currently serves locations in DFW, Houston, El Paso, Corpus Christi and Austin.

We provide anesthesia services for the following specialties: Orthopedics, Gynecology, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Ortho/Neuro Spine, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology and Dental (Pediatric and Adult).

Why AAC Southwest?

No Call. When cases are done for the day, we are done for the day.

No Nights. Late-day coverage rarely ends after 6PM.

No Weekends. Elective Saturday cases are covered by providers on a volunteer basis who are rewarded with additional compensation.

Low-Stress Practice: No Obstetrics, no Cardiothoracic, no Trauma, no Neonates.

Partnership Track: Full-time anesthesiologists are eligible for a profit-sharing partnership after 2 years with shares awarded based on tenure and leadership roles.

Professional Growth: AAC Southwest offers clinical management opportunities and on-going educational opportunities such as sponsoring attendance at ultra-sound guided regional anesthesia courses for qualified providers.

Flexible Scheduling: Credentialing across multiple facilities allows for early-out requests and personalized schedules.

Compensation

  • Full time opportunities available
  • PRN opportunities available

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision healthcare insurances are available.
  • Retirement plans are available.
  • Malpractice and tail coverage available.

Additional benefits (e. g. disability and life insurance) are also available.

Time away from the practice starts at over 6 weeks per year, including federal holidays when sites of service are closed (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas).

Schedule: Typically averages 35-45 hours week with seasonal variation

Qualifications – Anesthesiologist

  • ABA Board-Certified or Eligible (certification required within 7 years of completing residency).
  • Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia training preferred.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced ambulatory environment, including office-based sites of service.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to several client sites (but rarely more than one per day).

Ready to Join Us? Take control of your career and rediscover the joy of practicing anesthesia. Schedule a site visit with our tenured team to experience firsthand the rewarding work we do.

How to Apply Email your CV to recruiting@aac-md.com or schedule a conversation with our team today.

Travel Team Opportunities: Although you might only be interested in applying to provide services in a specific community in Texas at this time, if you are willing to travel to AAC's other locations in Texas, AAC Southwest has opportunities for you. Are you licensed in Illinois, Oregon or Washington?

Additional opportunities are available now – take the next step in your career today! Join us in delivering exceptional ambulatory anesthesia care while redefining work-life balance and empowering your professional growth – Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality anesthesia services across various specialties in ambulatory surgery centers and office-based locations. Focus on clinical excellence and efficient patient care while adhering to a low-stress, no-call practice model.

Requirements

Must be an ABA Board-Certified or Eligible Anesthesiologist with certification required within 7 years of residency. Preference is given to candidates with ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia training and the ability to travel between client sites.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anesthesia AdministrationAmbulatory CareIndependent Practice

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 60% 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).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in anesthesiologyranked against 784 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $525k (middle half $350k–$588k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Texas61 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
AAC Southwestsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (784 Anesthesiology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiologist (Austin) at AAC Southwest a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 784 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

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

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26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About AAC Southwest

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision healthcare insurances
Retirement plans
Malpractice and tail coverage
Disability and life insurance
Time away from the practice starts at over 6 weeks per year
Partnership track after 2 years
Flexible scheduling
Professional growth opportunities

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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