Physician (Anesthesiology)

Veterans Health Administration • Louisville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Robley Rex VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to serve as the outside-of-operating-room anesthesiologist. The physician conducts preanesthetic histories and physical examinations, develops anesthetic plans, induces anesthesia, performs invasive monitoring and regional anesthetic techniques, and maintains anesthesia at appropriate levels. The role supports patients during the perioperative period and provides anesthesia services wherever surgeries and procedures are performed.

The position includes clinical care, resuscitation, respiratory and critical-care responsibilities, supervision and teaching, administrative work, and participation in quality-improvement efforts. The physician maintains complete, legible documentation of the perioperative course and continuing education activities.

The position follows a Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements and approval. EDRP may provide up to $200,000 in student-loan reimbursement over one to five years. The position has no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or 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 qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Must meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and complete online onboarding and application requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA health care personnel.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preanesthetic histories and physical examinations; assess, consult on, and prepare patients for anesthesia.
• Formulate anesthetic plans, induce anesthesia, provide invasive monitoring and regional anesthetic techniques, and maintain appropriate anesthesia depth.
• Provide insensibility to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and manage patients receiving anesthesia.
• Support life functions during the preoperative period; recognize abnormal patient responses and take immediate corrective action.
• Provide direct observation and resuscitation until patients regain control of vital functions; ensure patient safety and promptly correct safety deficits.
• Initiate CPR inside and outside the operating room and respond to calls requiring anesthesia skills within and outside the operating room.
• Monitor and restore homeostasis during the perioperative period and in critically ill, injured, or otherwise seriously ill patients.
• Diagnose and treat painful syndromes.
• Clinically manage and teach cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation.
• Evaluate respiratory function and apply respiratory therapy in its various forms.
• Supervise, teach, and evaluate medical and paramedical personnel in anesthesia, respiratory care, and critical care.
• Provide anesthesia services at all locations where surgeries and procedures are performed.
• Maintain complete and legible documentation of the perioperative course and maintain continuing education activities.
• Participate in necessary administrative activities at hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities.
• Participate in quality-improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, subject to requirements and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 over one to five years.
• 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 CME absence.
• 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 annual CME 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