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NorthStar Anesthesia
Houston, Texas

HCA Houston West - Full-Time Medical Director Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiology Top 25% in AnesthesiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$550K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Role Overview

Join NorthStar Anesthesia as we continue our exciting nationwide expansion! We’re seeking passionate anesthesiologists to help deliver excellence in anesthesia care across NorthStar’s growing network of 280+ client sites in 25 states.

Whether you’re an experienced anesthesiologist, a new graduate, or currently completing your residency or fellowship, we welcome you to explore a future with NorthStar — where opportunities are tailored to your experience and aspirations.

What you can expect

  • Top-tier compensation and exceptional benefits package that reward your expertise
  • Flexible scheduling and supportive teams that respect your work-life balance
  • Work to the capacity of your specialty with diverse cases and multi-specialty facilities

Opportunities for leadership, professional growth, and long-term career development across our growing national network

We Offer

  • $550,000 Annually
  • Quality Incentives & $125,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Generous PTO — 13 Weeks
  • Full-Time, W2
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • CEU Funds
  • Learning and Development Programs
  • Mentorship

About The Facility

ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME! Experienced Anesthesiologist Physicians, Residents and New Grads are encouraged to apply.

NorthStar is currently seeking a talented and compassionate Anesthesiologist to join our team at HCA Houston Healthcare West in Houston, TX. Come be a part of an amazing team with great culture and amazing leadership!

About the Facility

HCA Houston Healthcare West — Houston, TX

Cases Include

General Surgery, Dental/Oral Maxillofacial, Endo, ENT, OB/GYN, Neuro, Carpal Tunnel, Spine, Oculoplastic, Orthopedic, Pacemakers, Plastics, Podiatry, Radiology, Urology, Cardiac (CABG, Valve Replacement — excluding TAVR), Thoracic/Pulmonology, Bronchoscopy, Major Vascular, Cardioversions, TEE, Central Venous Access Procedures

About NorthStar

As one of the largest and fastest-growing providers of anesthesia services in the U. S., NorthStar is proud to care for millions of patients each year through the expertise of our 4,000+ clinicians. We are a mission-driven team united by our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the highest standards in patient care.

Nationwide Opportunities

Explore NorthStar’s opportunities across more than 22 states including: AL, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, KS, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NM, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, VA

NorthStar Anesthesia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver excellence in anesthesia care across a diverse range of surgical cases at HCA Houston Healthcare West. Provide clinical leadership and medical direction within the facility's anesthesia team.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Anesthesiologist; candidates can be experienced physicians, residents, or new graduates. Ability to handle a wide variety of cases including general, cardiac, and neurosurgery is expected.

Key Skills

General Surgery AnesthesiaCardiac AnesthesiaThoracic AnesthesiaVascular Anesthesia

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates HCA Houston West - Full-Time Medical Director Anesthesiologist at NorthStar Anesthesia a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 676 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $566k 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 ~$550k midpoint, that is roughly $22k–$39k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
27%
CME allowance
13% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

6.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Anesthesiology

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About NorthStar Anesthesia

Hospitals and Health Care
Irving, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
401k with Company Match