A 266-bed Level II Trauma Center in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join an established, team-based anesthesia department. The position offers a genuinely broad case mix — trauma, cardiac, OB, pediatrics, and general surgery — within a facility that also houses a Level III NICU, making this one of the more clinically diverse CAA opportunities in the region. New graduates are explicitly welcomed, and Texas's zero state income tax adds meaningful take-home value to an already competitive compensation package.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base salary in a full employment model
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided
- CME allowance included
- Relocation assistance available
- No Texas state income tax — meaningful boost to net compensation
Practice Highlights
- Broad daily case mix spanning trauma, cardiac, obstetric, pediatric, and general surgery anesthesia
- Level II Trauma Center designation — consistent high-acuity trauma volume
- Level III NICU on campus, supporting complex neonatal and obstetric cases
- Multiple OR suites with modern anesthesia equipment throughout
- 266-bed acute care hospital with full supporting service lines
- Collaborative, team-based care model working alongside experienced attending anesthesiologists
- Supportive environment for new graduates transitioning into independent clinical practice
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- NCCAA certification or board eligibility
- Active Texas CAA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- New graduates are welcome — no minimum years of experience required
About the Community
El Paso sits at the western tip of Texas where the Franklin Mountains meet the Rio Grande, delivering over 300 days of sunshine annually alongside dramatic desert and mountain scenery. The city offers an affordable cost of living well below national averages, a rich bicultural heritage rooted in its position on the U.S.-Mexico border, and ready access to hiking, climbing, and outdoor recreation in the Chihuahuan Desert. For clinicians seeking a vibrant, sun-drenched lifestyle without the cost burden of larger metros, El Paso is a compelling destination.