Physician - Anesthesiologist

Veterans Health Administration • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Physician - Anesthesiologist provides clinical management for patients undergoing anesthesia, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, anesthesia delivery, and follow-up care when indicated. The physician interprets clinical data, monitors changes in patient status, modifies treatment plans as needed, responds to emergencies, and consults with other facility specialties. The role involves coordinating with the Anesthesia Section and collaborating with professional, technical, and administrative staff.

This is an open continuous announcement that may remain open beyond its current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications may be referred at regular intervals as vacancies arise or as needed. The position is with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is in the Excepted Service. No Physician Employment Contract is required, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with an on-call rotation as required. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval. The program may provide up to $200,000 in student loan repayment, with an eligibility period of one to five years. Applications must be submitted within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements.
• Submit to pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical management of patients undergoing anesthesia.
• Examine new patients promptly and thoroughly using appropriate clinical, laboratory, and other pertinent data.
• Provide follow-up care when indicated.
• Interpret and evaluate clinical data to determine diagnosis and clinical status.
• Recognize changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent patient information, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Initiate and complete general, regional, local, and monitored anesthesia care appropriately.
• Recognize emergency situations and take timely, necessary action.
• Recognize when consultation with other facility specialty areas is needed.
• Consult with the Anesthesia Section to develop, implement, and evaluate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients undergoing anesthesia.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other professional, technical, and administrative staff.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan repayment, potentially up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid absence for continuing medical education.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year continuing medical education reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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