Physician-Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologist

The Anesthesiologist is accountable to the Chief of Anesthesiology, to provide the most effective delivery of anesthetic care throughout the medical center in compliance with VA and VHA Directives and The Joint Commission accreditation standards. The duties and responsibilities of the Anesthesiologist include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all aspects of medical care. Provides or assists residents and/or the mid-level practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the patients who require Anesthesia.
• Evaluates the patient to assess changes in physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence of notes written by the resident and mid-level, as appropriate.
• Coordinating with providers within and outside of their own Service Line, and with other VHA facilities or community providers as determined by the plan of care for the veteran.
• Ensuring that barriers for Veterans and staff are minimized to promote a positive work environment, and foster positive working relationships with staff, peers, and Veterans.
• Shares on-call responsibilities with other anesthesiologists.
• Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia including pre-operative patient exam and assessment.
• Provision of insensibility to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and the management of patients so affected.
• Monitoring and restoration of homeostasis during the perioperative period, as well as homeostasis in the critically ill, injured, or otherwise seriously ill patient.
• Clinical management and teaching cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation.
• Evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy in all its forms.
• Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of performance of anesthesia personnel.
• Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities necessary for implementation of these responsibilities.
• Providing anesthesia services at all locations Orlando VA performs surgeries/procedures.
• Involvement in quality improvement efforts.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional, Non-routine