Anesthesiologist - PRN (Saraland Surgery Center)

LifeLinc Corporation•Saraland, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as LifeLinc’s on-site anesthesiologist at Saraland Surgery Center, providing clinical and administrative leadership. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, as needed, with no call, nights, or weekends. The case mix includes orthopedics, general surgery, and pain procedures. Professional liability malpractice coverage is provided by LifeLinc. The role includes departmental administration, coordination with hospital leadership and staff, oversight of performance and staffing, participation in quality assurance, and development of standards and policies. Clinical responsibilities include administering anesthesia or sedation, providing medical care and consultation, supporting the anesthesia team, and training and overseeing clinical personnel. The anesthesiologist also communicates with hospital administration and coworkers and maintains availability by email and telephone when away from the hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine in anesthesia, or equivalent education and experience.
Current license in good standing to practice in the state where located.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification.
Comfortable practicing in a care team model.
Able to read and write English.
Able to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Able to work in a team-oriented environment.
Able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
General computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team to accomplish organizational goals and functions.
Attend Medical Staff, Department, and Hospital Administrative meetings related to departmental operations.
Participate in administrative decision-making and recommend and approve policies and procedures.
Provide the hospital with information concerning departmental budgetary, administrative, and patient-care matters.
Act as a liaison among hospital physicians, CRNAs, staff, vendors, funding sources, and other departments or services.
Oversee departmental performance, including contractually obligated performance measures.
Establish criteria for adequate staffing as applicable.
Participate in the hospital’s quality assurance efforts as requested.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Remain informed about applicable American Society of Anesthesiologists rules and regulations and comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
Deliver a monthly departmental status report with key anesthesia and surgical patient-throughput performance indicators.
Ensure adequate anesthesia staffing for clinical, medical, and administrative leadership support throughout the organization.
Administer anesthesia or sedation during medical procedures.
Inform students and staff about anesthesia administration methods, signs of complications, and emergency responses to reactions.
Provide medical care and consultation, including prescribing medication and treatment.
Provide clinical support and patient care to assist the anesthesia team as applicable.
Maintain LifeLinc policies and procedures and propose new or more efficient policies when applicable.
Conduct clinical reviews and audits of services provided by other LifeLinc practitioners as applicable.
Train and oversee clinical staff and personnel as applicable.
Consult with hospital administration about departmental organization and management to improve public service, efficiency, and quality of care.
Maintain dedicated administrative office hours and be available by email and telephone when not at the hospital.
Work with peers to obtain information promptly and resolve outstanding issues.
Contribute positively to departmental teamwork by assisting coworkers, sharing ideas, and problem-solving.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, hospital confidentiality policies, information security practices, and other compliance requirements.