<p>A full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist opportunity is open in El Paso, Texas, embedded within an established perioperative care team that delivers both pediatric and adult anesthesia services. Approximately 20% of the clinical volume is pediatric, offering a subspecialty-grounded practice without the isolation of a purely pediatric caseload. The position operates within a collaborative anesthesia care model — medical direction of CRNAs — with defined call expectations and post-call time off built into the schedule. El Paso's low cost of living, year-round sunshine, and vibrant Southwest culture make this a compelling destination for physicians seeking quality of life alongside a well-structured clinical role.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry through MDPositions)</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package with retirement savings options</li> <li>Paid time off and wellness resources</li> <li>Structured clinical schedule with clearly defined call responsibilities and post-call time off</li> <li>Supportive administrative and clinical team environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Mixed pediatric and adult anesthesia caseload — approximately 20% pediatric volume</li> <li>Collaborative anesthesia care model with physician medical direction of nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)</li> <li>Defined call expectations with post-call recovery time built into the schedule</li> <li>Strong emphasis on quality, patient safety, and efficient perioperative workflows</li> <li>Team-oriented, patient-focused perioperative environment</li> <li>Clinical focus on general anesthesia and pediatric perioperative management</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology with subspecialty training in Pediatric Anesthesia</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Pediatric Anesthesia fellowship strongly aligned with this role</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Proficiency in general anesthesia and pediatric perioperative management across a range of acuity levels</li> <li>Comfort functioning within a medical-direction anesthesia care team model</li> <li>Team-oriented approach with a commitment to quality and safety</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the far western tip of Texas, nestled against the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande — a city defined by its Southwestern character, rich bicultural heritage, and exceptional affordability relative to other major Texas metros. Residents enjoy year-round sunshine, desert hiking and outdoor recreation, a thriving culinary scene, and a strong sense of community rooted in the region's deep Hispanic cultural traditions. The city's size and infrastructure offer the conveniences of a major metropolitan area while maintaining a pace and cost of living that are increasingly rare in the Sun Belt.</p>