HCA Houston West - Full Time Anesthesiologist
Listed compensation
$550k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
The anesthesiologist will deliver high-quality anesthesia care across a diverse range of surgical specialties at HCA Houston Healthcare West. They are expected to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and excellence in clinical outcomes.
Requirements
The role is open to experienced anesthesiologists, new graduates, and those currently completing their residency or fellowship. Candidates must be qualified to practice anesthesia and demonstrate a commitment to patient care and professional development.
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 48 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 65% have no call, 52% 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).
Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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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Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $245k≈ 0.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,542/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.