LeBonheur East Surgery Center- Full Time Pediatric Anesthesiologist

LifeLinc Corporation•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc is hiring a full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist for LeBonheur East Surgery Center, a pediatric multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in Memphis, Tennessee. The center treats infants, children, and adolescents across a range of specialties, including general and cosmetic surgery, dental surgery, and podiatry. The case mix is healthy pediatric patients, primarily ENT. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no call, nights, or weekends. Compensation is $500,000 annually. The anesthesiologist provides clinical, medical, and administrative leadership and support. Duties include administering anesthesia or sedation, consulting and providing medical care, supporting and overseeing the anesthesia team, participating in departmental administration and quality assurance, coordinating staffing, and communicating with hospital administration and clinical colleagues. The position also includes maintaining applicable policies and regulatory compliance, reviewing clinical services, training staff, and supporting patient safety and care quality.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine in anesthesia.
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 read and 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, diagram, 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 budgets, administration, and patient care.
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 hospital quality assurance efforts as requested.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Follow applicable American Society of Anesthesiologists rules and regulations and comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
Deliver monthly departmental status reports on anesthesia performance indicators and surgical patient throughput.
Ensure adequate anesthesia staffing and provide clinical, medical, and administrative leadership throughout the organization.
Administer anesthesia or sedation during medical procedures.
Inform students and staff about anesthesia administration methods, signs of complications, and emergency responses.
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 under HIPAA and hospital policies, comply with information-security practices and applicable compliance requirements, and complete the annual HIPAA compliance exam.