Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67856

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified anesthesiologist to join the Department of Anesthesiology at VCU Health in Richmond, VA.

The role involves full-scope anesthesia care for main OR and ambulatory areas, supervision of CRNAs, and active participation in teaching residents and medical students. You will contribute to teaching programs, pursue clinical or laboratory research where appropriate, and engage in service through department and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• ABA board eligible or certified in anesthesiology.
• Virginia medical licensure eligible.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide preanesthetic evaluation and intraoperative anesthesia care.
• Perform postoperative rounds and manage ICU care as needed.
• Supervise and direct CRNAs as appropriate.
• Teach residents, medical students and students nurse anesthetists in clinical settings.
• Participate in departmental service, committees and scholarly activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Professionalism and civility

Clinical judgment

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology

Virginia medical licensure eligible

Authorized to work in the United States

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.

Qualifications:

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]