Physician (Anesthesiology)

Anesthesiologist

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through December 31, 2026. The first cut-off date is May 22, 2026. Eligible applicants will be referred every two weeks for consideration until a selection is made. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The anesthesiologist is responsible for providing the evaluation, assessment and management of patients with chronic, stable conditions or acute, episodic illness related to the Anesthesiology practice, including, but not limited to, evaluation of patients prior to the administration of anesthesia, administration of general, regional and local anesthesia during the performance of surgical and other invasive procedures, airway management, and pain management, in diverse settings, focusing on health promotion, illness, and disability minimization. Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Provides medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious or insensible to pain and emotional stress during open and endoscopic surgical, and certain other medical and dental procedures.
• Provides emergency anesthesia and airway support throughout the medical center.
• Pre and post-op consultations and evaluations, general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia Care, Acute pain management (including caudal, brachial epidural, or intrathecal injections.) Arterial line placement, central venous cannulation pulmonary artery catheterization, airway management including Endotracheal intubation, Emergency cricothyrotomy/Retrograde intubation, Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.
• Provides consultative services.
• Develops rehabilitative treatments
• Directs/organizes a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with other providers.
• Administers Moderate Sedation
• Provides Acute pain management.
• Provides Chronic pain management, including but not limited to: local infiltration nerve blocks, including brachial plexus block, caudal, epidural, and spinal blocks, diagnostic/therapeutic nerve blocks, neurolytic nerve blocks
• Supervises medical students or physician residents (including fellows)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The anesthesiologist functions in a collaborative partnership with other Sections and Services to provide a wide arrangement of clinical services to veteran patients pertaining general surgery conditions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The selectee may be required to be on call and work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.

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