Physician (Chief of Anesthesiology Service)
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Industry
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Salary
- $302,000 – $420,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 4 Nov 2026
About the role
The Veterans Health Administration is looking for a Chief of Anesthesiology Service in Lexington, Kentucky, to lead anaesthesia care for veterans across surgical and interventional services. You will oversee the delivery of anaesthesia, guide staffing and quality, handle safety and compliance, and represent the service on medical-centre committees and in wider leadership work. This full-time, permanent, supervisory role pays $302,000 to $420,000 a year. You must hold an accredited MD or DO degree (or equivalent), have completed residency with anaesthesia qualifications, hold an unrestricted medical licence in a U.S. state, territory, DC or Puerto Rico, and bring leadership experience. U.S. citizenship applies with a limited non-citizen exception, and drug testing, a background check and a pre-employment physical are required. This is a rare chance to shape a whole service — apply by 4 November 2026.
Requirements
MD/DO, residency, anaesthesia qualifications, unrestricted licence, leadership; drug testing, background check, physical.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Veterans Health Administration’s own application page to send your application.
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