Anesthesiology - General

Per Diem Anesthesiologist Opportunity

Per diem anesthesiologist opportunity at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga! Founded in 1971, Parkridge Medical Center offers compassionate care and advanced technology in a comfortable and convenient setting. The 275-bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga features comprehensive diagnostic and medical/surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. As part of the Parkridge Health System, patients also have access to OB-GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

Case assignments include orthopedic, general, GI, cardiac, pulmonary cases, endovascular, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, GYN and a small amount of pediatric anesthesia. Shifts are various schedules and shifts available.

Team leadership includes Matthew Walsh, MD–Vice President of Clinical Services for NAPA's Midwest Region (IL, MI, TN and MS). Dr. Walsh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a specialist in cardiovascular anesthesia. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL, where he also fulfilled his anesthesia residency. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists.

Team highlights include 30 anesthesiologists and 100 CRNAs working together in a care team model. This care team model means that we focus on giving everyone a voice, while supporting, respecting, and helping them to deliver care excellence.

Responsibilities include assisting in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department, responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures, pre-anesthesia assessment, obtaining and/or verifying patient consent, discussing anesthetic options and risks with the patient, induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia, monitoring of the patient's physiological condition, and performance of clinical intervention as needed.

Requirements include an M.D./D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine, ECFMG and FLEX completion, completion of an approved residency in anesthesia, and currently licensed as a physician.

Lifestyle in Chattanooga, TN: Along the glistening Tennessee River and tucked between the southeast mountains of Tennessee lays Chattanooga, TN. One of the country's most breathtaking cities, this area offers outdoor adventure, delicious cuisine, live events, and vibrant art. The enjoyable climate all year round gives residents ample opportunity to explore the surrounding scenic beauty, as well as the vibrant, urban downtown. Nominated as one of America's best places to live by RelocateAmerica.com, Chattanooga offers rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and a wealth of opportunity.

Area attractions include Rocky City Garden, Tennessee Aquarium, and Ruby Falls. Schools and colleges include University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Westview Elementary School, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, and Chattanooga State Middle College High School.

Total rewards include a salary of $200 per hour W2 and $300 per hour 1099. State: FL.