Description
Imagine practicing high-acuity, intellectually rewarding anesthesiology while helping build a new residency program, shaping the next generation of physicians, and still having time to enjoy life outside the hospital. At Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, that balance is real—and growing.
We are recruiting board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologists to join our expanding academic department in Roanoke, Virginia, with opportunities for clinical excellence, teaching, leadership, and scholarship.
Why You’ll Want This Role
- Be a founding faculty member of a new Anesthesiology Residency Program launching Summer 2027
- Practice in a true academic environment without sacrificing collegiality or quality of life
- Shape your career around your interests—clinical focus, education, leadership, or research
- Enjoy a physician-led culture that values collaboration, respect, and work-life balance
Your Clinical Practice
You’ll practice at Carilion Medical Center (CMC), an 835-bed tertiary academic medical center and one of the region’s busiest Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers.
What that means for you:
- Diverse, complex case mix that keeps your skills sharp
- 49 anesthetizing locations and NORA sites
- Strong support teams and modern resources
- A culture that prioritizes patient safety, physician input, and professional satisfaction
Your Academic & Professional Growth
You’ll receive a Virginia Tech faculty appointment on the tenure track at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor, based on your experience.
Opportunities include:
- Teaching medical students and future anesthesiology residents
- Mentorship and leadership roles as the residency grows
- Research collaboration and support through the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
- Long-term career development within a stable, respected academic institution
Life in Roanoke: Work Where You Actually Want to Live
Roanoke offers the rare combination of career opportunity and lifestyle freedom:
- Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking, biking, and water sports minutes away
- Smith Mountain Lake (22,000 acres) for boating, swimming, and weekend escapes
- A vibrant arts and culture scene—symphony, opera, theater, and live music
- Excellent schools, affordable housing, and minimal commute times
- Easy travel via Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Mild winters, long spring and fall seasons, and abundant sunshine
Often called “the best-kept secret in the East,” Roanoke is ideal for physicians seeking balance without compromise.
What You Will Need
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency (and fellowship, if applicable)
- ABA board certified or board eligible
About Carilion Clinic
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, serving over 1 million patients through:
- 7 hospitals and 240+ practice locations
- 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians across 78+ specialties
- A physician-led, mission-driven culture focused on patients first
Let’s Talk
If you’re exploring what the next right step in your career could look like, we’d love to connect.
Rob Way
540-224-5189
rjway@carilionclinic.org
