Anesthesiologist

Specialty: General Anesthesiology Coverage Needs: ASAP ongoing Potential for extension Shifts: Monday Friday Typically 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Eight-hour shifts with occasional extended coverage based on the OR schedule Call: Call requirements may vary based on facility needs Potential evening, weekend, or beeper call No routine OB call anticipated Setting: Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia Primarily operating room coverage Adult and geriatric patient population Medically complex patients with multiple comorbidities Census: Approximately 4 6 surgical cases per day Volume may vary depending on case complexity Support Staff: Collaborative anesthesia care team CRNAs, anesthesia technicians, registered nurses, and surgical support staff CRNA supervision may be required Procedures: General anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, and regional anesthesia Preoperative evaluations and postoperative pain management Airway management and peripheral nerve blocks Bread-and-butter surgical cases, including: General Surgery Orthopedics Urology ENT Ophthalmology Gastroenterology Vascular Surgery No obstetrics or pediatric cases Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology Board certification preferred Travel: Facility will cover approved travel and lodging expenses Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 90 days Expedited onboarding may be available for candidates with clean files Requirements: Active, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory Active DEA registration Current ACLS and BLS certifications Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency Ability to obtain and maintain VA clinical privileges Successful completion of federal background screening and credentialing Previous VA experience preferred but not required