General & Cardiac Anesthesiologist Physicians

Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking full-time general anesthesiologists and a cardiac anesthesiologist to join our dynamic and high-performing team. If you're drawn to the mountains and ready to practice in one of the nation’s top hospitals, we invite you to explore these opportunities.

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General Position Highlights

• Join a large, cohesive team of hospital-employed anesthesiology professionals
• Mix of procedures in a high-volume setting — 50,000+ cases annually
• Board certified or board eligible; must be eligible for NC licensure
• Employed by HCA Healthcare

Cardiac Position Highlights

• Seeking a skilled BE/BC Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our team of 5.
• Call shared equally (1:6) from home with no in-house call responsibility.
• Second busiest cardiac program in the state of NC yet our team enjoys the camaraderie of a much smaller group.
• Care team model supervising 4-5 rooms of cardiac specialty CRNAs.
• 4 highly capable CV surgeons performing 1400 bypass annually, 300-400 lung cases, TAVR, LVAD, ECMO, lots of valves.
• No pediatrics, no transplants.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary for 41.5 hours/week, 44 weeks/year — with opportunities to earn more through additional shifts
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and more
• Generous 401(k) with quarterly reduced-cost stock purchase option
• CME and relocation allowances

About Mission Hospital

• 815-bed facility and the region’s only Level II Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III NICU, Epilepsy Center, and the only children’s hospital in western NC
• Magnet-designated for nursing excellence
• Named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades (2025)
• Top 100 rankings in multiple specialties including Cardiac, Orthopedic, Spine, Stroke, and Surgical Care

Why Asheville?

• Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
• Outdoor paradise: 200+ waterfalls, 4 rivers, and endless hiking/biking trails
• Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene — 250+ independent restaurants and renowned microbreweries
• Excellent public, private, and faith-based schools
• Easy access to airports in Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville

About HCA Healthcare

At HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission:
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

We strive to put patients at the center of everything we do at HCA Healthcare. In pursuit of our goal to enhance patient care, we take a comprehensive approach to clinical quality. Across our organization, we integrate systems of care and leverage technology and robust data sets with the intention of consistently delivering the highest-quality care and providing a safe environment for our patients and colleagues.