Anesthesiologist PRN Physician | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67900

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health's School of Medicine, in Richmond, VA, seeks an Anesthesiologist to provide perioperative care at VCU Health, including preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative management and postoperative rounds. The role includes supervising CRNAs, participating in resident and medical student teaching, and contributing to departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications: MD or DO, ABA board eligible or certified in Anesthesiology, Virginia medical licensure

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and fostering a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide preanesthetic evaluation and intraoperative anesthetic care.
• Postoperative rounds and intensive care as needed.
• Therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks and direct supervision of CRNAs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical teaching

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology

Job description

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU

Department:

Anesthesiology

Department Summary:

The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering thebest possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, toadvancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programsalong with medical student teaching.

Chief Purpose of this position:

We are seeking candidatesfor the role of Anesthesiologists to 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.

Duties & 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 staffmeetings as required by Chair
• Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research andother scholarly interests independently but within the guidelinesof the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trialsdepending upon interest and area of specialization
• Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requestedby Chair or determined via individual interest. The Departmentstresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institutionand fosters community service at all levels
• Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care topatients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including mainOperating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and directCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate.Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medicalcenter

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 experience working in and fostering a diversefaculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as afaculty member at VCU

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hours per Week:

PRN

ORP Eligible:

N/A

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Other

Rank:

Open

Tenure:

Ineligible

Months:

12 months

Restricted

No

Contact Name:

Ashley Krauss

Contact Email:

[e-mail]