Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67856

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers invites applications for an Anesthesiologist at VCU Health. The role includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthesia, and postoperative care under the Department of Anesthesiology. You will participate in resident and student education and may engage in clinical or laboratory research.

Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO, ABA board eligibility/certification, and a Virginia medical license. Experience in patient care and teaching is valued.

Qualifications

• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills must be demonstrated.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population with respect and civility.
• Board eligibility/certification in anesthesiology and/or Critical Care Certification per ABA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide preanesthetic evaluation and intraoperative anesthesia care.
• Oversee postoperative rounds and critical care management.
• Supervise CRNAs and direct anesthesia care in core OR and ambulatory areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Clinical skills

Professionalism

Education

MD/DO degree

ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology

Unrestricted Virginia medical licensure

Eligibility to work in the United States

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

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