Anesthesiology Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Under direct physician supervision and direction, performs anesthetic management of patients undergoing surgical procedures and / or providing labor pain management to include airway management and assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities :

• Performs pre-operative examination of patient, reviews medical history, and reviews patient's chart; selects type, dosage, and combinations of anesthesia required to meet needs of patient.
• Consults with supervising physician prior to initiating anesthesia plan.
• Administers anesthesia by intravenous injection, gas inhalation, regional block, or a combination of these, in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Administers analgesia for labor and postoperative pain utilizing regional blocks, intravenous injections or a combination of these in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Responds to and assists in acute emergency situations by performing respiratory support and assisting medical staff as required.
• Monitors and maintains all anesthetics.
• Performs airway management during period in which anesthesia is administered, including induction and intubation procedures.
• Documents appropriate patient assessment data in the patient record and finalizes records in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of anesthesia and computer based systems.
• Assesses pain level in-patients using 0-10, faces or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing.
• Supports operating room procedures.

Time and attendance procedures are consistently followed.

Participation in the administration and / or management of scheduling, material and supplies, billing and data management, development of policies and procedures is provided as needed.

Strengths and opportunities for professional development are identified and goals for self-improvement are set and documented appropriately.

Participates in required educational programs.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience : MSN

Required Licensure and Certifications :

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training :

Completion of nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational

Programs or its predecessor. Compliance with criteria for biannual re-certification, as defined by the AANA Council on Re-certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial Medical Group (Mountain Management Services), now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a Management Service Organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive office management services for all Memorial Health Partners and many physicians in private practice. We are proud to be a part of the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia offers an exceptional opportunity to join an award-winning organization in the heart of beautiful North Georgia. CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia opens in December 2025, it will utilize the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and virtual care to deliver personalized, data-driven care, ensuring the best possible clinical decisions for every patient.

The new facility will feature :

If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!

Pay Range

$144.61 - $170.00 / hour