Physician (Anesthesiology)-Recruitment Incentive/EDRP
About The Position
Physicians appointed to and assigned to the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital function as independent licensed practitioners, providing compassionate whole-health care to Veterans. The Anesthesiologist provides direct peri-operative anesthetic care and helps ensure the facility and program meet or exceed compliance standards. Care includes pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anesthesia administration, and post-anesthesia care monitoring in accordance with national accreditation standards. The physician provides expert consultation and guidance to CRNAs, nursing staff, and other medical staff regarding anesthesia programs. The role also includes completing patient-care documentation, such as progress notes, operative reports, and discharge summaries; providing feedback and education to patients and their families; and demonstrating excellence across all aspects of patient care. The physician should be proficient and privileged in all aspects of Anesthesiology. The position offers full-time hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or part-time hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved and accredited institution.
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Completion of residency training in an approved, accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an accepted equivalent training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or additional training is preferred.
- Board certification may be required for physicians involved in academic training programs seeking faculty status.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct peri-operative anesthetic care.
- Ensure the facility and anesthesia program meet or exceed compliance standards.
- Provide pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anesthesia administration, and post-anesthesia care monitoring in accordance with national accreditation standards.
- Provide expert consultation and guidance to CRNAs, nursing staff, and other medical staff in administering anesthesia programs.
- Complete patient-care documentation, including progress notes, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
- Provide feedback and patient education to patients and their families.
- Demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care.
- Maintain proficiency and privileges in all aspects of Anesthesiology.
Benefits
- Recruitment or relocation incentive for highly qualified candidates.
- Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, with awards 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 annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and potentially five days of paid CME absence.
- Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
- Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
- Free liability protection with tail coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
