Anesthesiologist at St. Claire Regional Medical Center – Morehead, Kentucky

UK St. Claire is seeking a skilled, motivated, and dynamic Staff Anesthesiologist to join our growing anesthesia department in Eastern Kentucky. As the hospital expands surgical services and adds new service lines—including spine, vascular, orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, OB anesthesia, acute pain, and regional anesthesia—we are looking for a physician who brings strong clinical ability and an energetic, team-oriented personality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality anesthesia care for surgical, obstetric, and procedural cases
• Participate in daily clinical workflow in the OR and procedural areas
• Engage in a physician-led anesthesia model with anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and OR efficiency initiatives
• Bring excellent communication, professionalism, and a dynamic presence to the team
• Participate in acute pain and regional anesthesia services as skillset allows

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Anesthesiology (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years post-residency clinical experience (Required)
• Kentucky medical license or eligibility
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation, full benefits, CME, malpractice with tail, relocation assistance, signing bonus, and generous PTO.

Why Join Us?

UK St. Claire is experiencing major growth with new surgical service lines and expanding perioperative capabilities. The region offers affordable living, a welcoming community environment, and access to outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking, and scenic Appalachian landscapes. Current EMR is Talis Clinical, transitioning to Epic in July 2026.