Anesthesiologist - General

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Anesthesiology

Join a group of energetic, dynamic, and culturally diverse staff at a premier academic medical center with strong growth in surgical volumes and expansion of surgical facilities.  Opportunities include:

• Outstanding work-life balance through flexible work schedule
• Flexibility with call rotation assignments (averages 1 call shift or less per month)
• Competitive compensation with outstanding university benefits
• Options for internal moonlighting for increased compensation

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking candidates with the expertise, interests, and qualifications to join one of three following teams of anesthesia professionals:

• General Anesthesiology (regional anesthesia experience a plus)
• Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologists provide anesthesia care via medical direction with residents and CRNAs.   Additional duties include performing classroom and/or clinical instruction to residents and medical students. 

Candidates will be considered for non-tenured clinical faculty anesthesiology positions in an exceptional academic environment.   Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and eligible for licensure in Missouri.  Rank will be based on academic background. 

About Columbia, Missouri:

Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realator.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

About University of Missouri:

MU is a Level 1 Trauma center serving Central Missouri.  Approximately 35,000 procedures are performed each year at four facilities located in 4 facilities throughout Columbia.  Aggressive recruitment of surgical and medical specialties is prompting strong growth in volumes, expansion of surgical services, and building of the new Children’s Hospital Pavilion (scheduled to open in Summer 2024).

The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, has an average enrollment of over 30,000 students and is Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is also the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1908, Mizzou is considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

Our Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each persons success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo

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