Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant - CAAnnMD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.nnMD Anderson Cancer Center has Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant opportunities in our Anesthesiology department. Join our community of exceptional clinicians engaged in our extraordinary practice.nnJoin our team of exceptional clinicians who enjoy flexible schedules, optional rotation to our satellite locations based on operational need, and low call requirement. Our onboarding strategy include a well-structured orientation for newly hired CAAs. Some of our benefits include generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Accruals; Five CME days + $3,000 allowance, Employee/Employer contributed retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Educational and Wellness days, 9 or more institutional holidays, and more.nnRelocation assistance available + No state income tax in Texas.nnAdditionally, in association with our educational team and affiliated institutions, we currently provide rich educational and professional growth opportunities.nnEssential Job Functions:nnResponsible for providing anesthesia services under the medical direction of an attending credentialed anesthesiologist prior to, during and following surgery, procedural care, or for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Develops a plan of care based on preoperative assessments and coordinates with all appropriate healthcare givers. Initiates the planned anesthetic technique under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist. Administers anesthetic agents and adjunctive therapeutics at levels to maintain the patient's physiologic homeostasis. Monitors patients intraoperatively for physiological responses and manage emergence and recovery from the anesthetic.nnEDUCATIONnnRequired: A graduate of an anesthesiologist assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent degree.nnEXPERIENCEnnRequired: NonennPreferred: Two to five years of clinical experience in a high acuity hospital, specialty hospital, academic medical center, or equivalent.nnCERTIFICATIONnnRequired: All of the following: Current Certification or recertification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) from the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).nnIt is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. InformationnnRequisition ID: 171139nnEmployment Status: Full-TimennEmployee Status: RegularnnWork Week: Day/EveningnnMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 200,000nnMidpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 235,000nnMaximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 270,000nnFLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half ratennFund Type: HardnnWork Location: OnsitennPivotal Position: YesnnReferral Bonus Available?: YesnnRelocation Assistance Available?: YesnnScience Jobs: Nonn#LI-Onsite