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Regional Anesthesiologist

Madison, WI · On-site

$403K/yr

This is a position for a regional anesthesiologist or general anesthesiologist primarily to provide clinical anesthesia care with occasional teaching opportunities to residents and medical students.

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How much do regional anesthesiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for regional anesthesiologist in the United States is $393,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $400,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a regional anesthesiologist?

Regional anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in administering anesthesia to specific areas of the body, rather than the whole body, to block pain during surgical procedures. They use techniques such as nerve blocks, spinal, or epidural anesthesia to target nerves in a particular region. Their expertise allows for effective pain management, quicker recovery times, and often fewer side effects compared to general anesthesia. Regional anesthesiologists also play a key role in developing pain management plans before, during, and after surgery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regional anesthesiologist?

To thrive as a Regional Anesthesiologist, you need deep knowledge of anatomy, pharmacology, and regional anesthesia techniques, along with a medical degree and board certification in anesthesiology. Expertise with ultrasound guidance, nerve stimulators, and continuous infusion systems is typically required. Outstanding hand-eye coordination, communication skills, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure set top professionals apart. These skills ensure safe, effective pain management and optimal patient outcomes during surgical and pain procedures.

What are some common challenges faced by regional anesthesiologists in coordinating care across multiple surgical teams?

Regional Anesthesiologists often work with various surgical teams, each with its own protocols and communication styles. One common challenge is ensuring timely and clear communication about patient needs and anesthesia plans, especially in busy perioperative settings. Additionally, adapting regional anesthesia techniques to suit different types of surgeries and patient conditions requires flexibility and up-to-date clinical knowledge. Building strong collaborative relationships with surgeons, nurses, and recovery teams is essential to streamline workflows and enhance patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Regional Anesthesiologist vs Anesthesiologist?

AspectRegional AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
CredentialsMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certificationMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, pain clinicsHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Role FocusAdministers regional anesthesia techniques like nerve blocksProvides general, regional, and sedation anesthesia

Both Regional Anesthesiologists and Anesthesiologists are highly trained medical professionals specializing in anesthesia. The key difference is that Regional Anesthesiologists focus specifically on regional anesthesia techniques such as nerve blocks, while Anesthesiologists provide a broader range of anesthesia services, including general anesthesia. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable healthcare settings, but their specific responsibilities differ based on the anesthesia methods used.

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Infographic showing various Regional Anesthesiologist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $393,215 per year, or $189 per hour.

Regional Anesthesiologist

Madison, WI • On-site

$403K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.

  • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows, primarily in general anesthesia procedures and techniques.

  • Provide clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients in the operating room, including working in an anesthesia team model and during evening and weekend call.


Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Assistant Professor (CHS)Job Duties:

This is a position for a regional anesthesiologist or general anesthesiologist primarily to provide clinical anesthesia care with occasional teaching opportunities to residents and medical students. If appointed on the CHS track, duties will also include education and research components.

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Duties for appointment to the Clinician Teacher (CT) track: Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend call ) in an anesthesia team model.

Duties for appointment to CHS track: Major teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students in the operating room, and didactic sessions. Primary emphasis of teaching will be in general anesthesia procedures and techniques, or in area of subspecialty training. Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend call) in an anesthesia team model or personally performed anesthesia. Opportunity for participation in clinical research for interested candidates.

  • This position is full or part time, 60%-100%

  • This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

  • Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor or Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor or Professor (CHS) or Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

  • Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors): This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • The chosen applicant will participate in administrative, and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.

  • An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

  • The chosen candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Regional Anesthesiology.

Established in 1927 by Ralph M. Waters, we are proud to be the first academic anesthesiology department in the United States. Our department is deeply committed to a tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research, as well as to the success and well-being of our teams.

As dedicated clinicians, we provide comprehensive anesthesiology, critical care and pain management services to communities across the UW Health system of care. As educators, we are passionate about training the next generation of anesthesiologists and clinical anesthetists. As researchers, we support basic, translational and clinical science with a commitment to advancing the future of anesthesiology.

As a community, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive in their pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching, and discovery.

The Department embraces both independent and collaborative work-styles. Our general approach is to empower individuals to work independently through thorough and hands-on training and onboarding, while also having regular meetings with collaborators and support staff within the department to foster a strong team environment.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer OR SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:
  • WI Medical license by start date of position

  • Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology by start date of position

  • Completion of Anesthesiology residency program, and certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

  • Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Duties for appointment to the Clinician Teacher (CT) track: Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend call ) in an anesthesia team model.

  • Duties for appointment to CHS track: Major teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students in the operating room, and didactic sessions. Primary emphasis of teaching will be in general anesthesia procedures and techniques, or in area of subspecialty training. Provision of clinical anesthetic care to surgical patients (i.e. working in the operating room, plus evening and weekend call) in an anesthesia team model or personally performed anesthesia. Opportunity for participation in clinical research for interested candidates.

Education:

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 4, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. To apply for this position, please click on the correct option under "Apply Now" and use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that indicates the following details:

  • Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Anesthesiology as a Regional Anesthesiologist.

  • Your qualifications and experience in Regional Anesthesia

  • (if applicable) Your area(s) of research interest, if any.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

This position will be a dual appointment with UW Madison and UW Medical Foundation.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

Andrew Prickett, aprickett@wisc.edu, 608-262-9886

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit:Diversity and Inclusion

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.

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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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