Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M60435

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks an anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive clinical care, preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, and postoperative rounds. You will supervise CRNAs and participate in critical care and perioperative medicine areas.

The role emphasizes teaching residents, medical students, and staff, with opportunities for research aligned with departmental goals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required with Virginia licensure eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in anesthesiology.
• Strong communication and teaching abilities for residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical anesthesia care in main OR and ambulatory areas.
• Teach residents and medical students during didactic and bedside sessions.
• Participate in service and committees as requested by leadership.
• Supervise CRNA staff and contribute to patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Clinical anesthesia

Teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology

Virginia medical licensure

Job description

Department

Anesthesiology

Mission or Goal of Unit

The Department of Anesthesiology iscommitted to delivering the best possible anesthetic and criticalcare to our patients, to advancing research and quality improvementin anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the nextgeneration of anesthesiologists through our residency andfellowship programs along with medical student teaching.

Chief Purpose of this position

Provide care to patients atVCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair's delegate.This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anestheticcare, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care,therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases ofchronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists asassigned by Chair or Chair's delegate.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching

Provides bedside clinical teaching of residents, medicalstudents, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participates inthe didactic teaching programs of the department at thisinstitution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings asrequired by Chair.

Research

May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarlyinterests independently but within the guidelines of theInstitution and department. Participate in clinical trialsdepending upon interest and area of specialization.

Service

May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, universityor VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determinedvia individual interest. the department stresses the importance ofbeing a good citizen of the institution and fosters communityservice at all levels.

Clinical

Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed byDepartment Chair or delegate including main OR and ambulatoryareas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered NurseAnesthetists (CRNA) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in othercritical care areas of the medical center.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree


• ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology and/orcertified/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 ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment 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]