<p>A 266-bed Level II Trauma Center in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join its employed, team-based anesthesia service. The position offers a genuinely broad case mix — trauma, cardiac, OB, pediatrics, and general surgery — supported by modern anesthesia equipment and experienced attending anesthesiologists. New graduates are explicitly welcomed, making this a strong launch point for early-career CAAs seeking high-acuity, high-variety clinical experience in a growing Sun Belt market with no state income tax.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive employed salary (W-2 position)</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>266-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level II Trauma Center — consistent trauma volume across the full acuity spectrum</li> <li>Broad case mix spanning trauma, cardiac, obstetric, pediatric, and general surgery anesthesia</li> <li>Level III NICU on campus, supporting a robust OB and neonatal service line</li> <li>Multiple operating room suites with modern anesthesia equipment</li> <li>Team-based care model: CAAs work directly alongside experienced attending anesthesiologists</li> <li>New graduates welcomed — structured support for early-career providers entering complex, high-volume practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program</li> <li>NCCAA certification or board eligibility</li> <li>Active Texas CAA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>New graduates encouraged to apply — no minimum years of experience required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the western tip of Texas where the Franklin Mountains meet the Rio Grande, offering 300-plus days of sunshine annually, dramatic desert mountain scenery, and immediate access to hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. The city carries a rich bicultural heritage shaped by its position on the U.S.-Mexico border, with a vibrant food, arts, and music scene that reflects both traditions. Texas levies no state income tax, and El Paso's cost of living remains well below the national average — a combination that meaningfully extends take-home pay and quality of life for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.</p>