Physician – Anesthesiology (Cardiac)
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a permanent full-time job as a cardiac anesthesiologist, a doctor who puts patients to sleep for surgery, mostly heart procedures. The announcement is open and continuous, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and it may close early.
It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date of 10/31/2026 if the position is filled another way. It is also open and continuous, so qualified candidates are considered as they apply.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
- VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
The job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current federal employees of the hiring agency and veterans (and certain family members) may also apply, and veterans' preference applies.
What you would do
- Examine patients before and after anesthesia
- Write pre- and post-anesthesia orders
- Manage the patient during anesthesia care
- Supervise residents or nurse anesthetists when they provide care
- Teach and mentor trainees as a University of Colorado faculty member
Do you qualify for VM-15?
With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years of work experience or a grade level. Preferred experience includes transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and cardiac experience.
With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. You must also complete an accredited residency training program that leads to board certification eligibility, or meet one of the alternative paths listed in the announcement.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Board certification (additional requirement)
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume or C.V. (the standard VA Clinical Resume, one page, in the two-page Resume field, or a full C.V. in the Other field)
- Proof of education, residency, and license may be requested later
- DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be checked for accuracy, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances.
Tips for this job:
- Use the standard VA Clinical Resume document for the two-page Resume field, since the usual two-page limit applies only there
- Confirm your board certification status, since it is an additional requirement
- Apply through USAJOBS by 11:59 PM ET on 10/31/2026, or early because the announcement may close sooner
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. No travel required.
Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is available. The Education Debt Reduction Program can repay up to $200,000 in student loans over one to five years, subject to eligibility. Other benefits include annual performance bonus, 50 to 55 paid days off per year, federal pension with 401K matching up to 5%, federal health insurance, up to $1,000 per year for CME, and free malpractice coverage.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required
- Possible probationary period
- Must be able to do heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) and stand or walk up to 8 hours
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $395,000 – $400,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- VM-15 · VA medical and dental
- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Medical Officer (0602)
- Announcement
- CBSU-13001009-26-RM
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