Columbia Anesthesia Group
Join our cardiac team! Responsive MD-owned & managed practice, busy cardiac service, lifestyle focused.

Vancouver,Washington
AnesthesiologistCardiacFull TimeW-2Posted: 5/11/26Updated: 6/19/26Ref:0031424
Contact:
Ann Goss

Columbia Anesthesia Group is looking for a Cardiac Anesthesiologist to fill an upcoming vacancy on the heart team. CAG stands as a self-governed practice, comprised of 52 dedicated physicians and 11 CRNA's. We've been a self-managed group for over 30 years in the same community in picturesque Southwest Washington.


We take pride in providing excellent anesthesia care for a single hospital and seven outpatient locations. Contact us to learn more about our opportunities and how you can join a team that's as committed to your lifestyle as it is to quality care!



Job Description: -Looking to fill one full-time cardiac anesthesiologist position Cardiac pool:


  • Subspecialty team of 7 anesthesiologists serving 2 heart surgeons and a structural heart cardiology program
  • 400+ pump cases annually with two dedicated cardiac operating rooms
  • 100+ TAVR's annually
  • 1-2 days/week doing cardiac cases (on average) always doing your own cases
  • Strong community cardiac surgery program (no transplant or robotic): CABGs, AVR/MVR, Aortic surgery
  • TEE certification strongly preferred
  • 3-5 heart call shifts/month on average

• Decreased general call compared to non-cardiac CAG providers General pool: -Majority doing own cases with some CRNA supervision (approx. 1 in 30 and non-cardiac only) -2-year partnership track -No Buy-in -Low overnight in-house call burden (approx 1 in 30-35) -Robust mentorship program -New hires are started at ASC's right away -Balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient cases Healthy pediatrics, Level 2 trauma, OB anesthesia, regional anesthesia, in addition to bread-and-butter -Ortho, Neuro, GenSurg, Uro, Gyn, ENT -No transplant cases -Collaborative and collegial surgical community -Excellent relationships with our CRNA's and surgeons Compensation and



Benefits: -Attractive package meeting or exceeding local market rates -$50,000 sign-on bonus -Production-based group with income flexibility depending on your style of practice -Typical full-time physician working 45-50 hours/week and taking 8 weeks of vacation can expect to earn $550,000 - $600,000+ -Opportunities abound for additional income through picking up extra work or taking less vacation! -No Washington state income tax -Fully vested 401K with profit sharing, company match, and Cash Balance Plan options available -Health, disability, life insurance options available -Zero-interest salary loan available during production ramp-up for new graduates About CAG and Lifestyle: -We pride ourselves on collegiality, affability, fairness, and transparency -Physician-owned and physician-led -All leadership roles - including site leads and all seats on Board of Directors are filled by practicing physicians -Lifestyle oriented approach allowing physicians to design their own schedule and income -Close to top-notch skiing, hiking, boating, mountain biking, and 1.5 hours from Washington or Oregon coast! -Excellent area schools in addition to outdoor activities Take the first step towards a more balanced and rewarding career! Please visit us at: Website: https://www.cagmed.com/ Instagram: columbia.anesthesia.group