Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive patient care in Richmond, Virginia. The role includes teaching residents and students, conducting research, and delivering clinical anesthesiology care across various settings.

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be eligible for licensure in Virginia. The position offers opportunities for clinical trials and community service within a diverse, professional environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology.
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides bedside clinical teaching of residents and students.
• May pursue clinical or laboratory research.
• Provides clinical anesthesiology care to patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Clinical skills

Teaching skills

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology

Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia

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

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: [e-mail]