Pediatric Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67597, M00659

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit

School Of Medicine

Department

Anesthesiology

Mission

The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible pediatric anesthetic and critical care to our pediatric patients, to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching.

Chief Purpose

Provide care to patients at our Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHOR) at VCU as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Direct the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Provide bedside clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participate in the didactic teaching programs of the department at this institution and attend conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair.
• Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization.
• Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels.
• Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main OR and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Other Information

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months

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