Join Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, VA as an academic anesthesiologist with faculty and specialty opportunities. You'll practice high-acuity cases at a large tertiary academic medical center while helping build a new Anesthesiology Residency Program launching Summer 2027. Standout perk: founding faculty role with tenure-track Virginia Tech appointment and strong lifestyle/work-life balance pitch.
- Founding faculty for new residency
- Tenure-track Virginia Tech appointment
- High-acuity Level I trauma cases
Anesthesiologist Faculty & Specialty Opportunities
Carilion Clinic & Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Roanoke, Virginia
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