Cardiac Anesthesiologist | Autonomy, Flexibility & Advanced Cardiac Care in the Finger Lakes | Rochester, NY
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester General Hospital (RGH) · $400,000–$550,000 (stated in the posting)
Choose Your Cases. Shape Your Schedule. Practice with Autonomy.
Location: Rochester, NY (multiple hospitals and surgical centers nearby)
Organization: Rochester Regional Health
Position Type: Full-Time
Cardiac Anesthesiologist
At Rochester Regional Health, our anesthesiologists provide comprehensive perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties in a collaborative, physician-led environment. We are seeking a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our growing and highly specialized cardiac program.
This position offers substantial cardiac case exposure, flexibility in case selection, and a supportive call structure designed with long-term sustainability in mind. Physicians benefit from a practice model that combines the autonomy and flexibility often associated with private practice with the stability of an integrated health system.
Position Summary
The Cardiac Anesthesiologist provides high-quality anesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general surgical procedures. Physicians practice at the top of their training in both personally performed and supervisory care models, with flexibility in case selection through our physician-driven scheduling system.
Cardiac anesthesiologists typically spend approximately 60–70% of their clinical time performing cardiac and thoracic anesthesia, while maintaining the option to participate in general anesthesia cases based on individual preference and departmental needs.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide anesthesia care for complex cardiac surgical procedures, including:
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Valve repair and replacement
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement
Minimally invasive valve and CABG procedures
Support structural heart and hybrid procedures including:
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
MitraClip
Watchman procedures
Additional responsibilities include:
Providing anesthesia for the majority of thoracic procedures
Supporting high-complexity vascular cases
Participating in a predominantly personally performed cardiac anesthesia model
Collaborating with highly experienced cardiac CRNAs as the department continues to thoughtfully expand its cardiac care team model
General Anesthesia Responsibilities
Provide anesthesia services across a broad range of surgical specialties
Participate in daily case assignments through an equitable physician pick system that allows flexibility to select either cardiac or general assignments
Supervise CRNAs and/or personally perform cases as appropriate
Deliver comprehensive perioperative care including preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative assessment
The physician scheduling model offers a unique level of autonomy and flexibility rarely found in employed practice settings.
Call Structure
We recognize the importance of balancing subspecialty practice with a manageable and sustainable call model.
Cardiac Call
One weekday cardiac anesthesia call per week (from home)
One cardiac anesthesia weekend call approximately every 5–8 weeks (from home)
Heart call activation rate is approximately 10%
Because heart call is home-based with a low activation rate, post-call days are not routinely scheduled. However, physicians who are called in overnight are prioritized for relief as early as possible the following day.
General Overnight Call
Cardiothoracic anesthesiologists take reduced in-house overnight general anesthesia call responsibilities — approximately once per month — in exchange for participation in home cardiac call
In-house overnight calls are general anesthesia calls and do not include cardiac anesthesia responsibilities
Guaranteed post-call day off following overnight in-house call shifts
Why Physicians Choose Rochester Regional Health
Physician-led department with collaborative leadership and meaningful physician input
Flexible scheduling model with autonomy in case selection
Stable and growing cardiac program with strong institutional support
Collegial culture focused on teamwork, quality, and long-term sustainability
No non-compete clauses or exclusivity requirements
Integrated health system with a strong reputation for community-based care
Life in Rochester, NY
Rochester offers the advantages of a mid-sized city with easy access to the Finger Lakes, outdoor recreation, excellent public schools, and a vibrant arts and food scene. Physicians enjoy short commutes, affordable living, and proximity to all major hospitals and surgical centers.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship
Certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Eligible for medical licensure in New York State
Let’s Connect
This is a unique opportunity to build a highly specialized cardiac anesthesia practice while maintaining flexibility, autonomy, and balance within a collaborative and physician-centered department.
Rochester Regional Health
Purpose: Uplift Humanity through Care for our Community
Vision: To become a national model of health and healing
Values: Rooted in Community | Serve as One | Care Like Family | Embrace Tomorrow, Today
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$400,000.00 - $550,000.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.