<p>Oklahoma City's largest cardiac anesthesia group — a 36-physician, 4-anesthesiologist-assistant practice — is recruiting additional Cardiac Anesthesiologists to join a well-established, high-volume cardiac program in one of the country's most affordable major metros. The group offers a rare 1099 partnership structure with earning potential up to $750,000 annually, eight weeks of time off, and the flexibility to focus exclusively on cardiac cases or blend in general anesthesia work. This is a genuine partnership opportunity with a dominant, subspecialty-focused group in a city recently named the Best Big City to Live by U.S. News & World Report.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Earning potential up to $750,000 annually with shift-based compensation plus dedicated call pay</li> <li>1099 independent contractor status with partnership track — a structure that maximizes both autonomy and long-term equity</li> <li>Ability to shelter up to $250,000 annually across multiple retirement fund vehicles</li> <li>Eight weeks of paid time off per year</li> <li>Minimal call burden supporting a strong quality of life</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Largest cardiac anesthesia group in the state of Oklahoma — 36 anesthesiologists total, 17 of whom are cardiac-focused, supported by 4 anesthesiologist assistants (AAs)</li> <li>Opportunity to perform up to 100% cardiac anesthesia cases, with the option to incorporate general anesthesia cases for those who prefer a mixed practice</li> <li>High-volume cardiac program providing consistent, subspecialty-level case exposure</li> <li>Shift-based scheduling model with minimal call — designed to protect work-life balance</li> <li>Collaborative group environment with a deep bench of cardiac-trained colleagues for peer support and subspecialty consultation</li> <li>Fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia is not required — candidates with meaningful cardiac anesthesia experience are strongly encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an Anesthesiology residency; cardiac anesthesia fellowship is welcomed but not required</li> <li>Demonstrated experience with cardiac anesthesia cases — specific volume or case-type exposure will be discussed during the interview process</li> <li>Active Oklahoma medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Oklahoma City was named the Best Big City to Live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report — a recognition backed by the state's rankings of #6 for housing affordability, #7 for overall affordability, and #8 for cost of living nationally. The city delivers a full metropolitan experience: a diverse and growing culinary scene, robust arts and cultural institutions, and both collegiate and professional athletics. For physicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets, Oklahoma City offers an exceptional combination of urban amenities and financial quality of life that is difficult to match in comparable major metros.</p>