Anesthesiologist - Fredericksburg, VA

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is entering an exciting new era in how we care for patients in our region. We are seeking dedicated Anesthesiologists to join our newly formed, directly employed Department of Anesthesiology. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a physician-led, collaborative environment that values excellence in patient care, quality, and innovation. With our new Anesthesiology Residency Program having launched in July 2025—only the third of its kind in Virginia—our anesthesiologists will have opportunities to be part of a unique teaching, training, and mentoring environment.

In this role, you will join a team of seasoned clinicians and energetic faculty who support a wide range of surgical specialties while enjoying a schedule designed to promote work/life balance. With a dynamic clinical environment, professional advancement opportunities, and a culture built on trust and respect, this opportunity offers anesthesiologists everything they need to find professional success.

• Serve patients across three facilities: Mary Washington Hospital (Level II Trauma Center), Stafford Hospital, and Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Provide anesthetic care for a wide array of cases, including OB, neurosurgery, thoracic, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, colorectal, and acute care surgery.
• Support a growing range of ancillary services, including advanced endoscopy, interventional radiology, and expanding electrophysiology.
• Participate in regional anesthesia, with a strong preference for experience in this area.
• Collaborate with CRNAs, providing medical direction across all practice sites.
• Teach and mentor residents, with opportunities to participate in lectures, simulation, research, and academic development.
• Enjoy a favorable call schedule with overnight call 1–2 times per month and 6–7 weekends per year; nightly cardiac call is additionally compensated.
• 50-hour per week clinical expectation.

• MD or DO with board certification (or eligibility) in Anesthesiology.
• Cardiac anesthesia opportunities are available but not required; fellowship training and TEE certification are preferred.
• Strong clinical expertise across a broad case mix; regional anesthesia experience preferred.
• Interest in academic medicine with a commitment to teaching and mentoring residents.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and patient-centered care.

Mary Washington Healthcare has been delivering high-quality, compassionate care for more than 125 years. Our nonprofit, independent system includes two hospitals with 571 beds, four emergency departments, and more than 80 care sites across the region. We are a Level II trauma center, a primary stroke center, and home to a Level III NICU and a comprehensive cardiac program. Fredericksburg, VA, is conveniently located between Washington, D.C., and Richmond and just a short drive from the Shenandoah and Blue Mountains. It’s a place with excellent schools, low crime, and a true sense of community.

Our reputation for clinical excellence and employee satisfaction is nationally recognized. As a physician-led organization, honors include five straight Great Place to Work® designations, Forbes list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers 2025, U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, and the 2024 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®. At the heart of these accolades is a culture of shared leadership, continuous improvement, and physician collaboration. Here, every member of our team is encouraged to contribute their voice and vision to shape the future of our health system. We are proud of our legacy and even more excited about what comes next.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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