Physician - Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologist Position

The Anesthesiologist shall be competent to conduct the pre-anesthetic history and physical. Able to formulate an anesthetic plan, induce anesthesia, competent in invasive monitoring and regional anesthetic technique, and maintain depth of anesthesia at appropriate levels, support life functions during the preoperative period, recognize abnormal patient responses and take immediate corrective actions, provide direct professional observation and resuscitation until the patient has regained control of his vital functions, ensure the safety of the patient and take required action to correct safety deficits immediately, initiate CPR in and outside the O.R., respond to calls requiring anesthesia skills within and outside the operating room, maintain a complete and legible documentation of the perioperative course, maintain continuing education activities. The staff Anesthesiologist is accountable to Section Chief, Anesthesiology, to provide the most effective delivery of anesthetic care throughout the medical center in compliance with VA and VHA Directives and The Joint Commission accreditation standards. Responsibilities include and not limited to the following:

• Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia including pre-operative patient exam and assessment.
• Provision of insensibility to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and the management of patients so affected.
• Monitoring and restoration of homeostasis during the perioperative period, as well as homeostasis in the critically ill, injured, or otherwise seriously ill patient.
• Diagnosis and treatment of painful syndromes.
• Clinical management and teaching cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation.
• Evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy in all its forms.
• Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of performance of both medical and paramedical personnel in anesthesia, respiratory, and critical care.
• Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities if necessary for implementation of these responsibilities.
• Providing anesthesia services at all locations that Wilmington VAMC performs surgeries/procedures.
• Involvement in quality improvement efforts.
• Airway and emergency management at the facility as necessary.
• Sharing the call schedule with other providers on the team.

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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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4pm

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