ANESTHESIOLOGIST PHYSICIAN

Job TitleAnesthesiologistJob DescriptionThe staff anesthesiologist administers anesthesia care alone or supervises physicians in-training (residents) or certified registered nurse anesthetists. When working alone, he/she examines the patient before and after anesthesia, writes pre and post anesthesia orders, confirms that the patient is ready for anesthesia before induction, manages the anesthetic period and follows patients as appropriate in the post anesthesia period.Work Schedule7:30am-4:00pmBenefitsContract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Will be offered to highly qualified candidates.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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.