Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Westchester Medical Center • Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a collaborative and motivated Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join the Department of Anesthesiology. Westchester Medical Center understands the value Anesthesiologists bring to our unique patient population. We seek additional Critical Care Anesthesiologists to support our growth and our academic mission to serve our patients in the Hudson Valley. The physician will work in critical care in a joint appointment providing general anesthesia as well. The position will encompass the best of both care models.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
• Exceptional clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Team focused and committed to collaborative communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to thrive in growth and a challenging environment

Responsibilities

• Providing anesthetic care in critical situations
• Manage treatment and coordinate care with other specialists to deliver comprehensive care in our ICUs
• Lead daily rounds with the ICU team and surgical team
• Oversight of the Post Anesthesia Recovery Room (PACU)
• Engage in research and contribute to advances in anesthesiology and surgical critical care
• Provide dedicated 24/7 coverage for complex, critically ill multidisciplinary patients, surgery patients
• Collaborate closely with traumatologists and surgical critical care intensivists to provide comprehensive critical care for patients in the Hudson Valley
• Curriculum development for surgical and anesthesiology residents and fellows in anesthesia and surgical critical care
• Fellowship Education and Ultrasound curriculum and training
• Share flexible rotations in the cardiothoracic ICU
• Participate in a flexible OR call schedule with post-call days off to ensure work-life balance
• Work nocturnist hours, if desired, to provide oversight, teaching and to ensure 24/7 coverage of all critically ill patients at Westchester Medical Center
• Teach surgical, anesthesiology, medicine residents, fellows and medical students
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and recommendations before surgery
• Discuss potential resuscitation and life-support scenarios with patients and their families
• Provide compassionate guidance during difficult decisions regarding patient care

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree