Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67855

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous tuition benefits

Retirement planning and savings options

Retirement planning

Discount programs

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Anesthesiologist to provide anesthetic care and teach medical students. Responsibilities include clinical care, bedside teaching, and participation in research. The ideal candidate must have an MD or DO degree, be board eligible/certified, and demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Good communication and teaching skills necessary.
• Able to obtain U.S. employment authorization.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and teaching skills.
• Commitment to a respectful, professional, and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthetic care to patients.
• Teach residents and medical students.
• Participate in departmental committees.
• Participate in departmental research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve on committees as requested; contribute to service goals.

Skills

Good communication

Clinical skills

Teaching skills

Ability to foster respect and professionalism

Strong communication

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology

Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia

Job description

Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67855

Benefits: All full‑time university faculty and staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package including comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: School Of Medicine

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]

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Higher Education