Anesthesiologist in Academic VA Practice for Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 330,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a dedicated Anesthesiologist to join our team serving Veterans across the region. The role includes general and regional anesthesia, invasive monitoring, and airway management.

This position offers an academic environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, along with a comprehensive federal benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Administration of general anesthesia (inhalation and intravenous), including invasive monitoring
• Administration of regional anesthesia (spinal, epidural, peripheral nerve blocks)
• Placement of venous and arterial catheters, with interpretation of pressures and waveforms
• Placement and interpretation of pulmonary artery catheters
• Airway management, including cricothyroidotomy
• Management of ventilator-dependent patients and one-lung ventilation
• Assessment, consultation, and preparation of patients for anesthesia

Job description

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a dedicated Anesthesiologist to join our team serving Veterans across the region. The role includes general and regional anesthesia, invasive monitoring, and airway management.

This position offers an academic environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, along with a comprehensive federal benefits package.