Medical Director Anesthesiologist (56745)

United Digestive•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Anesthesia Medical Director’s main responsibilities are planning, directing, and overseeing the administration of all anesthesia services for GI Anesthesia of Georgia, LLC (GIA) at the United Digestive affiliated endoscopy centers. The Anesthesia Medical Director will evaluate the administrative, clinical and programmatic needs of the department/organization. Additionally, the Anesthesia Medical Director shall have the authority and responsibility for evaluating the quality, safety, and appropriateness of the anesthesia patient care as part of GIA’s quality assurance and performance improvement program. Other responsibilities include personally performing anesthesia care and/or supervising and medically directing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Certified Anesthesiology Assistants (CAAs), as needed.

Requirements

Successfully completed a training program in anesthesiology accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or equivalent organization
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration (schedules II-IV) or no history of revocation of DEA registration (schedules II-IV) within the past five years.
Permanent certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) or current recertification within the time interval required by the ABA.
Compliance with the ABA Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (MOCA).
Compliance with relevant state or institutional requirements for CME.
Demonstration of competence in advanced life support.
Minimum of five years anesthesia experience; prior Anesthesia Medical Director or Chief of Anesthesia role a plus.
Agreement in writing to abide by the ASA “Guidelines for the Ethical Practice of Anesthesiology” (Approved by the ASA House of Delegates on October 15, 2003, last amended on December 13, 2020. ).
Ability and desire to lead and foster relationships among the anesthesia team
Excellent verbal and written communication skill are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and healthcare team
Ability to resolve conflict and escalated issues arising from operations and coordinate with other departments and organization leaders
Ability to interact with team members, patients, physicians, and visitors with courtesy and respect
Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patient population
Ability to implement and adhere to company policies and procedures
Ability to perform clinically as an anesthesiologist in the endoscopy setting

Nice To Haves

prior Anesthesia Medical Director or Chief of Anesthesia role a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the ongoing administrative, clinical, and programmatic needs of the anesthesia department; required to visit each ASC location once every 6 weeks. Estimated travel: 2 weeks per month.
Evaluate and implement anesthesia services policies consistent with recognized standards for anesthesia care including, but not limited to:
Patient consent
Infection control measures
Safety practice in all anesthetizing areas
Protocol for supportive life functions, e.g., cardiac and respiratory emergencies
Reporting requirements
Documentation requirements
Equipment requirements, as well as the monitoring, inspection, testing and maintenance of anesthesia equipment
Delineation of pre- and post-anesthesia staff responsibilities
Develop and implement ongoing anesthesia quality assurance program.
Assess and prioritize anesthetic risks and develop ways to minimize adverse events.
Direct, evaluate, and report on quality of anesthesia care to the Endoscopy Governing Body.
Collaborate with Endoscopy Governing Body on anesthesia pre-screening guidelines and patient selection criteria.
Assist in development of anesthesia key performance indicators.
Assure the patient’s interests drive performance improvement.
Provide input into strategic decisions that affect the anesthesia department and organization.
Participate in anesthesia service line budget development and cost containment initiatives.
Lead effort in designing appropriate anesthesia staffing models across the organization.
Participate in interviews and support recruitment of anesthesia team members.
Provide leadership and guidance to anesthesia team members on clinical care and operation items.
Work in dyad partnership with Director of Anesthesia Services.
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations.
Evaluate and implement anesthesia department education, training, and learning opportunities.
Assist in disciplinary action of anesthetists.
Perform and document the pre-anesthesia evaluation of the patient.
Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
Manage pre-anesthetic medications and/or treatment.
Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, standard monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation and anesthesia; perform safety checks as needed.
Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, or fluids necessary to provide anesthesia services.
Perform all aspects of airway management.
Facilitate recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications or fluids to maintain patient stability during transfer.
Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and endoscopy; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
Provide post-anesthesia evaluation and care.
Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Medically direct/supervise anesthesia services or personal perform cases 10 weeks per year/4 days per month
Support patient safety when performing job functions and through participation in company safety and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Take action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
Report adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
Identify possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and devise corrective action plan.
Participates in departmental meetings.
Participates in onsite medical staff meetings and onsite quarterly Endoscopy Governing Body meetings.
Seeks ongoing professional educational growth.
Participates in required educational programs and net learning.