PHYSICIAN-ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Anesthesiologist

This is an open continuous announcement for a full-time Anesthesiologist. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered until the vacancy is filled. The anesthesiologist is board-certified by the ABA and is charged with delivering anesthesia care to our Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, and their dependents. This care must be delivered in accordance with hospital policy and must meet community standards. This position performs pre-operative and pre-procedural anesthetic risk assessment. Evaluation includes obtaining relevant history, performing physical exam, reviewing vital signs, lab values and all other relevant diagnostic studies prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical record. The attending anesthesiologist personally provides direct anesthesia services including the administration of anesthetic agents, performance of procedures including but not limited to: peripheral intravenous (IV) placement, arterial catheter placement, central venous catheter placement, and placement of related invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices. Participates in the Anesthesia pre-operative assessment program. Sites of responsibility include personally providing direct patient care in the Operating Room, PACU, GI suite, bronchoscopy suite, ECT suite, and other locations as required (e.g.: bedside cardiology procedures). Maintains ACLS, PALS, and BLS certification. Provides objective information regarding risks and benefits of relevant anesthetic treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient, legal guardian or next of kin prior to administering said treatments. Works effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals treating them with respect and dignity. Complies with Clement J. Zablocki VAMC's information security policy and procedures. Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patient. They must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served within the Surgical Directorate. The Anesthesiologist must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with the entire spectrum of aging and disease process and the ability to provide care based upon age and disease related factors. The attending anesthesiologist is expected to use the best available procedures and to perform them at or above national statistical levels following evidence based guidelines. The attending anesthesiologist maintains skill in use of the VA electronic medical record. Provides direct clinical and administrative oversight for medical students, residents, and fellows from organizations educational affiliate (e.g. MCW).

Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday Full time and varied hours for Part time. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified applicants. 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