Certified Anesthesia Assistant (CAA)

<p><strong>You have a career. Now live your life, <em>too</em>.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Office-Based – No Call. No Nights. No Weekends. Just Great Pay &amp; Purpose | Full-Time | Great Compensation | Long-Term Stability | Exceptional Quality of Life</strong></p> <p>Join<a href="https://aac-md.com/about/"> <strong>Ambulatory Anesthesia Care – Midwest</strong></a>, a physician-led group redefining anesthesia through a modern office-based model that prioritizes clinical excellence, autonomy, and true work-life balance.</p> <p><strong>Why Join <a href="https://aac-md.com/about/">AAC</a>?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Consistent, predictable schedules</strong> – no nights, no call, no weekends</li> <li><strong>True clinical autonomy</strong> – typically 3 procedure days/week with 8–10 cases/day</li> <li><strong>Primarily pediatric-focused care</strong> in a high-quality, office-based setting</li> <li><strong>Office-based model with excellent safety outcomes and patient satisfaction</strong></li> <li><strong>Long-term stability</strong> – established contracts with the option to grow&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Turnkey operations</strong> – we handle staffing, medications, equipment, and logistics</li> <li><strong>Strong provider retention &amp; low turnover</strong> – our clinicians stay because they love it here</li> <li><strong>Culture of trust and respect</strong> between physicians, staff, and patients</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <p data-start="853" data-end="1086">Under the medical direction of a credentialed attending anesthesiologist, the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant provides anesthesia services before, during, and after surgical, procedural, diagnostic, or therapeutic interventions.</p> <p data-start="1088" data-end="1117">Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="1119" data-end="1701"> <li data-start="1119" data-end="1227"> <p data-start="1121" data-end="1227">Conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments and developing individualized anesthesia plans of care</p> </li> <li data-start="1228" data-end="1354"> <p data-start="1230" data-end="1354">Coordinating with anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure safe, efficient care delivery</p> </li> <li data-start="1355" data-end="1439"> <p data-start="1357" data-end="1439">Initiating and managing anesthetic techniques under anesthesiologist supervision</p> </li> <li data-start="1440" data-end="1536"> <p data-start="1442" data-end="1536">Administering anesthetic agents and adjunctive medications to maintain physiologic stability</p> </li> <li data-start="1537" data-end="1630"> <p data-start="1539" data-end="1630">Continuously monitoring patients intraoperatively and responding to physiological changes</p> </li> <li data-start="1631" data-end="1701"> <p data-start="1633" data-end="1701">Managing emergence from anesthesia and supporting patient recovery</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2041" data-end="2052">Schedule</h2> <ul data-start="2054" data-end="2197"> <li data-start="2054" data-end="2122"> <p data-start="2056" data-end="2122">3-5 days/week&nbsp;</p> </li> <li data-start="2123" data-end="2197"> <p data-start="2125" data-end="2197">Predictable schedules that allow you to plan your life outside of work</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2204" data-end="2220">What We Offer</h2> <ul data-start="2222" data-end="2512"> <li data-start="2222" data-end="2291"> <p data-start="2224" data-end="2291">Competitive compensation with <strong data-start="2254" data-end="2289">full-time and part-time options</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2292" data-end="2335"> <p data-start="2294" data-end="2335">Malpractice coverage <strong data-start="2315" data-end="2333">including tail</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2336" data-end="2395"> <p data-start="2338" data-end="2395">Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance</p> </li> <li data-start="2396" data-end="2415"> <p data-start="2398" data-end="2415">Retirement plan</p> </li> <li data-start="2416" data-end="2512"> <p data-start="2418" data-end="2512"><strong data-start="2418" data-end="2460">6 weeks of paid time off annually</strong>, including major holidays when centers are closed</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2519" data-end="2531">Education</h2> <p data-start="2533" data-end="2548"><strong data-start="2533" data-end="2546">Required:</strong></p> <ul data-start="2549" data-end="2684"> <li data-start="2549" data-end="2623"> <p data-start="2551" data-end="2623">Graduate of a <strong data-start="2565" data-end="2621">CAAHEP-accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2624" data-end="2684"> <p data-start="2626" data-end="2684">Master of Science in Anesthesiology or equivalent degree</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2691" data-end="2704">Experience</h2> <ul data-start="2706" data-end="2854"> <li data-start="2729" data-end="2854"> <p data-start="2731" data-end="2854"><strong data-start="2731" data-end="2745">Preferred:</strong> 2–5 years of clinical experience in a high-acuity hospital, specialty hospital, or academic medical center</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2861" data-end="2889">Certification &amp; Licensure</h2> <p data-start="2891" data-end="2906"><strong data-start="2891" data-end="2904">Required:</strong></p> <ul data-start="2907" data-end="3055"> <li data-start="2907" data-end="3017"> <p data-start="2909" data-end="3017">Current certification or recertification as a <strong data-start="2955" data-end="3001">Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)</strong> through NCCAA</p> </li> <li data-start="3018" data-end="3036"> <p data-start="3020" data-end="3036"><strong data-start="3020" data-end="3028">ACLS</strong> (AHA)</p> </li> <li data-start="3037" data-end="3055"> <p data-start="3039" data-end="3055"><strong data-start="3039" data-end="3047">PALS</strong> (AHA)</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="3062" data-end="3079">Qualifications</h2> <ul data-start="3081" data-end="3300"> <li data-start="3081" data-end="3126"> <p data-start="3083" data-end="3126">Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA)</p> </li> <li data-start="3127" data-end="3189"> <p data-start="3129" data-end="3189">Passion for patient-centered care in an outpatient setting</p> </li> <li data-start="3190" data-end="3300"> <p data-start="3192" data-end="3300">Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to multiple client sites (rarely more than one per day)</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="3307" data-end="3398">This is more than a job—it’s a chance to design the career&nbsp;<em data-start="3370" data-end="3385">and lifestyle</em> you deserve.</h3> <p data-start="1825" data-end="1946"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Apply today:</strong></span><br data-start="1837" data-end="1840">📧 Email your CV to <strong data-start="1860" data-end="1885"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" data-start="1862" data-end="1883">recruiting@aac-md.com</a></strong><br data-start="1885" data-end="1888">💻 Or find us on <strong data-start="1905" data-end="1917">LinkedIn</strong> and connect with our team!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>