Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M60435

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Virginia seeks a physician anesthesiologist to deliver perioperative care across OR and ambulatory settings, including preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, postoperative rounds, and critical care. The role may supervise CRNAs and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Candidates must hold an MD or DO, ABA board eligibility/certification in anesthesiology (and/or Critical Care), be eligible for Virginia licensure, and demonstrate strong teaching and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology and/or Critical Care Certification.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients in main OR and ambulatory areas.
• Supervise and direct CRNA staff as assigned by Chair or delegate.
• Conduct preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative care, and postoperative rounds.
• Participate in bedside teaching of residents, medical students, and others.
• Engage in clinical trials or quality improvement activities when possible.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical teaching

Team leadership

Critical care familiarity

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

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: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 OR and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) 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

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

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