How to hire an anesthesiologist

How to hire an anesthesiologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step anesthesiologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an anesthesiologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new anesthesiologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an anesthesiologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An anesthesiologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, anesthesiologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of anesthesiologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Anesthesiologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Anesthesiologist	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$79-482
   Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia to patients. They work in various healthcare settings, such as operating rooms, dentists and podiatrists offices, birthing centers, and plastic surgery centers.	$37-140
   General Dentist	The primary job of general dentists is to diagnose, treat, and manage patients' oral health care needs, including root canals, fillings, and gum care. They are considered as the main dental care providers for both children and adults... Show more	$47-105

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • OB
   • Patient Care
   • EMR
   • Pain Management
   • CME
   • Medical Procedures
   • General Surgery
   • General Anesthesia
   • Acls
   • GI
   • BLS
   • Medical Professionals
   • Medical Care

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform PCR and endotracheal intubation inemergency room.
   • Moderate amount of ultrasound-guid regional anesthesia; currently undergoing regional- relate CME.
   • Supervise BLS training for nurses.
   • Process paperwork and ensure compliance with HIPPA regulations.
   • Care provide at free standing GI & ambulatory surgery centers.
   • Conduct vision tests, audiometers, EKG's, and pulmonary function testing.

   More anesthesiologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your anesthesiologist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An anesthesiologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an anesthesiologist in Georgia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level anesthesiologist usually earns less than a senior-level anesthesiologist. Additionally, an anesthesiologist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average anesthesiologist salary

   $409,213yearly

   $196.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level anesthesiologist salary

   $166,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average anesthesiologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Dakota	$554,103	$266
   2	Minnesota	$519,498	$250
   3	Wisconsin	$493,805	$237
   4	Maine	$458,575	$220
   5	Michigan	$455,194	$219
   6	Ohio	$438,524	$211
   7	Illinois	$419,993	$202
   8	New York	$404,903	$195
   9	Pennsylvania	$392,800	$189
   10	Maryland	$389,336	$187
   11	North Carolina	$375,942	$181
   12	Washington	$374,825	$180
   13	California	$368,752	$177
   14	Virginia	$367,787	$177
   15	Tennessee	$360,207	$173
   16	Connecticut	$357,312	$172
   17	Oregon	$351,730	$169
   18	District of Columbia	$340,154	$164
   19	New Hampshire	$337,655	$162
   20	Texas	$335,415	$161

   Average anesthesiologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Trinity Health	$585,275	$281.38	2
   2	Sanford Health	$573,831	$275.88
   3	McLeod Health	$536,553	$257.96
   4	Rochester Regional Health	$496,127	$238.52
   5	Yuma Regional Medical Center	$485,881	$233.60
   6	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$484,038	$232.71
   7	Redington Fairview General Hospital	$474,431	$228.09
   8	Houston Methodist	$472,290	$227.06
   9	Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation	$466,191	$224.13	1
   10	Harrison Steve MD	$464,223	$223.18
   11	Wentworth-Douglass Hospital	$456,551	$219.50
   12	Colquitt Regional Medical Center	$455,670	$219.07
   13	Pacific Dental Services	$454,945	$218.72
   14	Benefis Health System	$445,605	$214.23
   15	Mobile Anesthesiologists	$442,928	$212.95
   16	Bluefield Regional Medical Center	$442,159	$212.58
   17	Oswego Health	$441,754	$212.38
   18	American Anesthesiology	$432,410	$207.89
   19	Anesthesia Associates of New Mexico	$425,903	$204.76
   20	Evangelical Community Hospital	$423,482	$203.60

4. Writing an anesthesiologist job description

   A good anesthesiologist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an anesthesiologist job description:

   Anesthesiologist job description example

   We are looking for a Aneshtesia Physician to join us at Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), playing a critical role in advancing our mission of improving health, healing people. NAH is a physician-led organization offering tertiary care in a community hospital. The NAH vision is grounded in our intention to transform the health of the communities we serve in Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood and all of northern Arizona.
   Responsibilities Our organization boasts:
   • Two hospitals: 269 beds in Flagstaff and 99 beds in Cottonwood
   • Board certified physicians from top programs across the country
   • Over 200 employed providers
   • Outpatient Surgical Centers
   • Cardiovascular Institute
   • Orthopedic & Spine Institute, EntireCare Rehab and Sports Medicine
   • Cancer Centers
   • A strong and growing primary care base
   • A long history of financial stability, including a positive margin in FY22
   • Planned investment in a new state-of-the-art hospital and Health and Wellness Village.
   Nestled in the breathtaking San Francisco Peaks mountains, Flagstaff is surrounded by majestic landscapes and scenery, and residents enjoy all four seasons. Sedona and Cottonwood, ideally situated above the heat of the desert and below the cooler temperatures of Arizona's high country, are blessed with four mild seasons marked by abundant sunshine and clean air. All three communities are family-oriented and have great schools and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, golfing and more. The entire region is rich with arts and culture as well as exceptional restaurants, wineries and breweries. In addition, wherever you live and work you are well-positioned for weekend getaways in the vibrant cities of Phoenix and Las Vegas. Qualifications This position:
   • Based in Flagstaff
   • Joining 15 physicians and 12 CRNA's
   • Call, varies by department
   • Competitive base salary, 2 year guarantee and productivity and quality bonuses
   • Sign on bonus

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find anesthesiologists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your anesthesiologist job on Zippia to find and recruit anesthesiologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit anesthesiologists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new anesthesiologist

   Once you've selected the best anesthesiologist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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