<p>A well-established anesthesia program in the St. Louis metro region is recruiting a full-time Anesthesiologist to join a collaborative care team model built around a focused, predictable case mix. The position offers a $500,000 base salary, 13 weeks of paid time off, and a streamlined perioperative environment — making it a strong fit for physicians who want high compensation without the complexity of trauma, obstetric, or cardiac anesthesia. St. Louis combines genuine urban depth with accessible suburban living and a cost of living well below comparable major markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li><strong>$500,000 base salary</strong> — highly competitive for a community anesthesia model</li> <li><strong>$25,000 retention bonus</strong> in addition to a sign-on bonus</li> <li><strong>13 weeks paid time off</strong> annually</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>CME support with access to educational resources and professional development programming</li> <li>Clinician wellness and employee referral programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team model with a collaborative, team-oriented structure</li> <li>Focused case mix — <strong>no trauma, OB, or cardiac anesthesia</strong> — allowing for consistent, predictable clinical days</li> <li>Efficient perioperative workflows supported by a strong OR team</li> <li>Stable scheduling environment with a patient-focused, low-variability clinical model</li> <li>Established program with demonstrated operational stability and physician retention</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Proficiency in general anesthesia and comprehensive perioperative management</li> <li>Comfort functioning within a collaborative anesthesia care team model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>St. Louis is one of the Midwest's most livable major metros — home to a nationally recognized arts and cultural scene, professional sports, world-class dining, and an extensive park and trail system anchored by Forest Park. The region offers a notably lower cost of living than comparable cities, with strong public and private school options and easy access to both urban neighborhoods and quiet suburban communities. For physicians relocating from higher-cost markets, the combination of compensation and cost of living here is genuinely compelling.</p>