Lead the Future of Veteran Care: Anesthesiologist - Leavenworth KS VA *Recruitment Incentive*

Eastern Kansas Healthcare System is looking for a full-time Anesthesiologist at our Leavenworth, KS. Location. We are offering top-notch pay, an amazing recruitment incentive, up to $200k in student loan repayment, and full government benefits.

Why Leavenworth KS.

• Leavenworth offers a strong sense of community where physicians can build lasting relationships with patients and families.
• The city provides a low cost of living, making it easier to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and stable finances.
• Commute times are short, giving physicians more time for family, hobbies, and personal well-being.
• Schools, parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods make Leavenworth an attractive place for physicians raising children.
• The local medical community is supportive, collaborative, and focused on improving access to high-quality healthcare.
• Its location near Kansas City provides easy access to major amenities, entertainment, and travel options while still offering the charm of a smaller town.

About the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center

The Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth is a full-service VA hospital offering primary care, specialty care, emergency services, mental health, and addiction treatment programs for veterans. It operates 24/7 and is part of the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System, alongside the Topeka VA.

Why Physicians Consider Leavenworth VA

Wide Specialty Mix: The facility supports 105 practicing physicians across 29 specialties, including internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, dermatology, geriatrics, and more.

Salary: $325,000-$400,000

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Will be provided to highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Eligible
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• 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

The Chief Anesthesiologist is responsible for direct provision of peri-operative anesthetic care and ensuring the facility and program are meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The physician should also be proficient and privileged in all aspects of Anesthesiology. The Anesthesiologist will provide perioperative care, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anesthetic, administration and monitoring of post-anesthesia care in compliance with national accreditation standards. The Anesthesiologist will provide expert consultation and guidance to CRNA, nursing, and other medical staff in the administration of the anesthesia programs. The incumbent will perform the administrative components of patient care management, such as completion of progress notes, OP reports, and discharge summaries. In this role, the incumbent will also provide feedback and patient education to the patients and their families and will demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care and meets or exceeds compliance standards.

Work Schedule: 0730-1600

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the Agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.