Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA is seeking an Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive perioperative care including preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, and postoperative rounds. The position also involves supervising CRNAs and contributing to teaching and scholarly activities.

The candidate should hold an MD or DO, be ABA board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology, and be eligible for Virginia medical licensure and U.S. employment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or Critical Care certification eligibility.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills.
• Commitment to professionalism and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedisde and intraoperative anesthesia care in main operating rooms and ambulatory areas.
• Teach residents, medical students, and CRNAs; participate in departmental conferences.
• Engage in clinical or laboratory research and scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Serve on committees and support the department's mission and community service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Clinical skills

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

United States employment eligibility

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU.

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

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: [e-mail]