Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking full-time Anesthesiologists to provide comprehensive patient care, including preanesthetic evaluations and intraoperative management. Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified in Anesthesiology, and be eligible for licensure in Virginia. The role involves clinical teaching, participation in research, and collaboration with a diverse range of faculty and students. Commensurate salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical anesthesiology care to patients.
• Participates in teaching residents and students.
• May engage in clinical or laboratory research.
• Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main Operating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center

Skills

Good communication skills

Clinical teaching skills

Ability to work in a respectful environment

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit

School Of Medicine MBU

Department

Anesthesiology

Mission or Goal of Unit

The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching.

Chief Purpose of this position

We are seeking candidates for the role of Anesthesiologists to provide care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching: Provides “bedside” clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the Department at this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair
• Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization
• Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels
• Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main Operating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Eligible for employment in the United States
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

No

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Higher Education

Contact Name

Ashley Krauss

Contact Email

[e-mail]