Anesthesiology - Physician

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Veterans Health Administration; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/ dental & vision insurance

Federal retirement plan

401K with agency match

CME allowance

Malpractice protection

Paid time off

Job summary

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician – Anesthesiologist to join the Anesthesiology Care Line in Houston, TX.

The role encompasses preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia administration and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care in alignment with national accreditation standards. The candidate will provide anesthesia across a range of cases, participate in the Code Blue team for emergency airway management, and collaborate effectively with trainees and the

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen status is required (or consideration for non-citizen candidates)
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesia (Preferred)
• Experience working with trainees (anesthesia residents and student nurse anesthetists)
• Experience in a collaborative team model of anesthesia care (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative assessment and develop anesthesia plan with interdisciplinary team
• Deliver intraoperative anesthesia and monitoring, plus post-anesthesia care
• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and manage airway, intra- and post-operative care
• Participate in Code Blue for emergency airway and resuscitation
• Collaborate with staff at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center across departments

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical anesthesia knowledge

Patient care orientation

Education

Board Certification in Anesthesia

Medical License (US)

Job description

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician – Anesthesiologist to join their Anesthesiology Care Line. The Anesthesiologist will provide a complete range of anesthetic care of patients including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, in compliance with national (JCAHO) accreditation standards. The Anesthesiologist will perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan, deliver all forms of anesthesia, and provide intra- and post-operative care to patients. As part of \"Code Blue\" Team, provide emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility and establish an effective working relationship with all levels of staff throughout the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (*If no qualified U.S. Citizen is found, will consider non- citizen candidates*)
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesia (Preferred)
• Experience working with trainees (anesthesia residents and student nurse anesthetists
• Experience working in a collaborative team model of anesthesia care (Preferred)
• Ability to perform the clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques (Preferred)
  

We offer:

• Starting salary of $350k-$400k
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement; 5 Days paid CME absence
• Malpractice: Liability protection
• 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Houston, TX, is a beautiful place to live and work. Houston is famous for its role in space exploration, as it is home to NASA. It is also known for its diverse and vibrant culture, which is reflected in its culinary scene, museums, and green spaces. Houston has a reputation for being an entertainment hub, with events like the rodeo, live concerts, and sports games. Galveston is a short drive from Houston where you can enjoy the beach, trails, and fishing spots.

Experience peace of mind knowing you and your family will be well cared for! #WorkatVA