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Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange (ACE) is a physician owned group that started in 1990. Currently it covers the anesthesia services of Erlanger Health System including the Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger East Hospital. The group is made up of 30 physicians and over 110 CRNAs that practice in a care team model. The physicians are made up of board-certified anesthesiologists, many of whom are fellowship trained in sub-specialties including pediatric, cardiac, obstetrics, regional, and critical care. Being a privately owned group, ACE is invested in recognizing the value that each team member brings to the group. ACE is a committee driven practice that works closely with physician and CRNA leadership as well as with other hospital committees to ensure a high-quality workplace culture with high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.
Our dedicated team is the heartbeat of ACE. Consisting of board-certified anesthesiologists, experienced CRNAs, and administrative staff, each team member brings their unique skills and dedication to provide exceptional patient care. Get to know the people who will be by your side, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout your anesthesia experience.
Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange (ACE) is a physician-owned anesthesia practice that has served Chattanooga and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years. We provide comprehensive anesthesia services across multiple hospital campuses, including a Level I trauma center, while fostering a collegial culture focused on teamwork, professionalism, and long-term career sustainability.
ACE is an excellent fit for anesthesiologists seeking broad clinical exposure, lifestyle balance, physician ownership, and a community-oriented place to build a career.
Physicians choose ACE for the ability to practice high-quality anesthesiology while maintaining meaningful time outside the hospital. At ACE, you’ll find:
A diverse case mix, including trauma, regional anesthesia, obstetrics, pediatrics, and cardiac services
A collaborative care model with experienced anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and strong support staff
Majority home call with reasonable work schedule
Generous time off designed to support work–life balance
A culture grounded in mutual respect, fairness, and transparency
ACE physicians provide perioperative anesthesia care across multiple service lines and hospital campuses. Clinical responsibilities may include:
Delivery of anesthesia care across a wide range of surgical specialties
Participation in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
Teaching and mentorship of SRNAs, medical students, rotating residents and fellows, flight RNs, and EMTs
ACE offers competitive, market-aligned compensation with a comprehensive benefits package.
Highlights include:
Competitive base compensation with a transparent methodology
Internal moonlighting opportunities
Additional compensation for leadership or administrative roles
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage where applicable
Business expense allowance
Generous paid time off
Retirement plan with a 5% ACE contribution, fully vested from day one
Disability and life insurance options
Support for licensing, credentialing, and hospital privileges
Compensation structures may vary based on partnership versus employed physician roles.
Chattanooga offers an outstanding quality of life for physicians and families. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes, the city combines outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and family-friendly neighborhoods with a cost of living below the national average.
Physicians enjoy:
Easy access to hiking, biking, climbing, paddling, and outdoor activities
A vibrant downtown along the Tennessee River with dining, arts, and music
Short commutes from neighborhoods such as Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Northshore, and Ooltewah
Convenient travel via a regional airport and proximity to Atlanta and Nashville
ACE provides structured onboarding with dedicated assistance for credentialing and privileging, orientation to clinical workflows, and thoughtful integration into care teams across the system.
ACE welcomes applications from Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologists interested in long-term career opportunities.
Please submit:
A current CV
A brief letter of interest
Three professional references
Email application materials to:
S. Jack McClarty, MD
At ACE, we value our Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and support them with a comprehensive benefits package.
For inquiries, please contact:
Trey Vail, DNP, CRNA – Education & Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: 423-313-4954 Email: CRNAJobs@aceanesthesia.com
For inquiries, please contact:
Misty Iles, Anesthesia Tech Manager – miles@aceanesthesia.com
For Employment Verification please contact:
Email: VerifyEmployment@aceanesthesia.com
Fax: 423-602-8401
ACE has been the major support for the clinical component of the UTC/EHS School of Anesthesia since 1990. We are strong advocates of student nurse anesthetists (SRNA) and the training involved to produce quality certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). The variety of challenges available through the Erlanger Health System and other institutions allow the SRNA’s clinical experience to be unequaled. We have been and will continue to be leaders in SRNA clinical education in the Southeastern region.
For more information, contact: Linda-Hill@utc.edu
Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, P.C. (ACE) is committed to excellence in anesthesia, educating future anesthesia providers, and providing quality healthcare to our patients. ACE endeavors to conduct all aspects of its operations under the highest ethical and moral standards.
Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, P.C. (ACE)
979 E. 3rd Street. Suite C-235, Chattanooga, TN 37403 | 423-602-8400
