Physician (Anesthesiology)

Job Title

Anesthesiology Physician

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Direct provision of peri-operative anesthetic care to patients, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anesthetic, administration, and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Ensure the most effective delivery of Anesthesiology services while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.
• Perform the administrative components of patient care management such as dictation of progress notes, OP reports, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate strong communication skill and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Manage complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).