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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for anesthesiologist assistant in Oregon is $71.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.66 and $97.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an anesthesiologist assistant?

Anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) are highly trained healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to develop and implement anesthesia care plans. They assist with all aspects of anesthesia, including preoperative assessments, administering anesthesia during surgeries, monitoring patients’ vital signs, and managing post-anesthesia care. AAs play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. They work primarily in hospital operating rooms, but may also be found in outpatient surgery centers and pain clinics.

What does an anesthesiologist assistant do?

Anesthesiologist assistants work with licensed anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia care to surgery patients. Your job starts with pre-surgery tasks including calibrating the anesthesia delivery systems and monitors, taking your patient’s health history, and performing a physical exam to inform the anesthesia care plan. You will collaborate with a licensed anesthesiologist to create your patient’s anesthesia care plan, and work with other members of the anesthesia care team to implement the plan—preparing the patient for surgery, administering anesthesia medicine, and monitoring levels to ensure the patient’s safety during and after surgery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an anesthesiologist assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Anesthesiologist Assistant, you need a strong background in biomedical science, a master's degree from an accredited program, and certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). Familiarity with anesthesia delivery systems, patient monitoring technologies, and electronic health records is essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set outstanding professionals apart in patient care settings. These competencies ensure patient safety, effective anesthesia administration, and seamless collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgical teams.

What are some typical challenges anesthesiologist assistants face when working in a surgical team setting?

Anesthesiologist Assistants often work in fast-paced surgical environments where they must quickly adapt to changes in patient status and surgical plans. One common challenge is effectively communicating and coordinating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and optimal anesthesia care. Additionally, managing high-stress situations, such as emergency procedures or unexpected complications, requires strong critical thinking skills and composure. Balancing multiple tasks, like monitoring vital signs, adjusting anesthesia levels, and documenting patient information, is also a key part of the role.
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Infographic showing various Anesthesiologist Assistant job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,830 per year, or $71.6 per hour.

Adult Generalist Anesthesiologist (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Portland, OR • On-site

$407K - $493K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Adult Generalist Anesthesiologist

Job Description

The full-time annual base salary for this position is $407,648 - $493,608; commensurate with experience and rank. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for variable pay, estimated at $80,830 additional per year.

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is integral to the healthcare, education and research missions at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). We specialize in providing excellent perioperative care and anesthesia services to our patients using state-of-the-art technology and pharmacologic tools with an emphasis on patient safety.

As Oregon's only academic health center, we perform the largest number of anesthetic procedures in the state on the most diverse types of surgical cases and procedures. We perform over 75,000 procedures each year in our inpatient adult operating rooms, outpatient operating rooms at the Center for Health & Healing, at Casey Eye Institute, and Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

The department is comprised of over 380 members including faculty physicians, resident physicians and certified nurse anesthetists, and is integral to the healthcare, education and research missions at OHSU. Faculty members within the department have opportunities for growth and internal mobility, as well as a culture that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The organization, as well as the department, champions work-life balance for its faculty members; offering flexible FTE arrangements.

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical: The Adult Generalist Anesthesiologist works to care for critically ill and injured patients in the various anesthetizing locations throughout the OHSU campus.

Education: Teaches trainees and support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Faculty have a demonstrated competence in teaching and are knowledgeable about relevant guidelines from all applicable regulating bodies. (e.g. ACGME competencies).

Research: May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May develop and direct scholarly research activities focused toward improving the educational foundation within anesthesiology and perioperative medicine.

Required Qualifications
  • Doctorate in medicine and residency training in Anesthesiology
  • Fellowship training, for those interested in subspecialty care
  • Demonstrated competence in patient care and teaching
  • Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Anesthesiology
  • Interest and expertise in research/scholarship/discovery
Additional Details
  • Please upload a cover letter and resume/CV
  • Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Benefits: As an OHSU faculty member, you'll access robust employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and wellness resources
Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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