Anesthesiologist

The Surgical Service of the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting for a staff Anesthesiologist. Duties include but are not limited to: Administration of general anesthesia (inhalation and intravenous), including invasive monitoring. Administration of regional anesthesia, including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks. Placement of arterial catheters and interpretation of arterial pressures and wave forms. Placement of pulmonary artery catheters and interpretation of pressures/wave forms Management of ventilator-dependent patients and one lung ventilation. Supervision of CRNA staff, physician residents, and medical students in the comprehensive medical management of patient care. Expertise in the following anesthesia core requirements: assessing, consulting, and preparing patients for anesthesia; rendering patients insensible to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Monitoring and restoring homeostasis in perioperative and critically ill patients, diagnosing and treating painful syndromes. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of professional staff and management officials. Care for Veterans and Earn a Debt-Free Degree (va.gov) Sign-on bonus authorized Office Hours: 8 - 4:30 pm, Monday -Friday A four 10-hour shift schedule is forthcoming Call coverage: averages 5 nights/mo Review the outstanding benefits of VA employment: Total Rewards of a Physician VA Career Brochure.pdf