Summary

Baylor College of Medicine at Ben Taub Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Regional Anesthesiologist to join our Anesthesiology Department. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered regional anesthesia care, including acute pain management and advanced nerve block techniques. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist with specialized training or significant experience in regional anesthesia.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.

Job Duties

• Administer a wide range of regional anesthesia techniques, including peripheral nerve blocks, neuraxial blocks (spinal/epidural), and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical, medical, and nursing teams to develop and execute individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Provide intraoperative anesthesia care and postoperative pain management with an emphasis on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the development of best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based protocols in regional anesthesia.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program.
• Fellowship training in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine (preferred).
• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology (ABA or equivalent).
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Texas. 

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years post-residency clinical experience preferred (new fellowship grads welcome).
• Strong clinical expertise in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques.
• Experience with multimodal pain management approaches.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and documentation best practices.

Working Conditions:

• Hospital-based environment including ORs, pre-op, PACU, and procedural areas.
• May involve early morning, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and hazardous materials.