Anesthesiology Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Clarksburg, WV

PracticeLink; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Anesthesiologist to join their dedicated team in Clarksburg, WV. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and participate in pioneering research initiatives aimed at enhancing veteran care. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering anesthesia across a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including extensive paid time off and retirement plans, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare field while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Sign-on Incentives

Annual CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Federal Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Must have a full and unrestricted medical license.
• Experience in administering anesthesia for various surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia during surgeries.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments and develop care plans.
• Respond to emergency situations with effective airway management.

Skills

Anesthesia Administration

Patient Assessment

Emergency Airway Management

Monitoring Physiological Data

Collaboration with Surgical Teams

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Anesthesiology Residency

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment

Intravenous Catheters

Endotracheal Tubes

Job description

Anesthesiology Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Clarksburg, WV

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VA physicians lead change toward greater progress in Veteran care spanning all areas of medicine. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research opportunities, they challenge the boundaries of healthcare to develop innovative treatment options that improve patient outcomes. VA fosters excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving physicians the tools they need to serve Veterans best.

The Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesiologist. The Anesthesiologist is accountable to the Chief of Surgery and is responsible for providing the most effective delivery of anesthesia care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Duties will include but are not limited to: pre-anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and regional anesthesia in collaboration with other anesthesiologists; perform thorough pre/peri/post-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthesia patient care plans; emergency airway management in the hospital, placement of intravenous catheters and intra-arterial lines and on-call responsibilities commensurate with other anesthesiologist in the department. The Anesthesiologist will assist with process improvement and quality assurance activities specific to the department.

Description of Work:

• The Anesthesiologist will independently administer and monitor anesthesia care during, to include but not limited to, general surgery, vascular, urology, podiatry, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology procedures by providing services such as:
• Performing pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations of a patient and developing an anesthetic plan;
• Initiating the planned anesthetic technique, which may include general, regional and local anesthesia and IV sedation;
• Administering the anesthetic, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs and fluids necessary to manage the anesthetic and to maintain a patient's physiologic homeostasis and correct abnormal responses to the anesthesia or the surgery;
• Applying or inserting the appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for collecting and interpreting a patient's physilogic data;
• Managing a patient's airway and pulmonary status, including induce endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy and extubating;
• Managing a patient's emergence and recovery from anesthesia;
• Releasing a patient to post-anesthesia care providers;
• Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids, and drugs or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques;
• Assisting with procedures in the Post-Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ; and
• Other tasks inherent to an Anesthesiologist in collaboration with other VA staff in the Surgery Department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The Anesthesiologist will perform services in accordance with VA policies and procedures and the By-Laws of the Medical Center and will work in cooperation with the Chief of Surgery and other administrative staff.
  
  

Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, however subject to change based on the needs of the Medical Center. (required on-call coverage of irregular tours of duty as assigned)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on incentives will be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Pay: Competitive salary 300K-400K, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).

More about the area:

Clarksburg/Bridgeport, WV is an economically strong and vibrant community, as it is home to government and private enterprises that includes the FBI, energy, aerospace, and healthcare. Located less than two hours south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within easy driving distance of several mid-Atlantic and Midwest cities, Clarksburg/Bridgeport offers residents the best of small-town America with the top-ranked high school in the state. This North Central West Virginia community offers ease of access to incredible recreational opportunities, with West Virginia earning accolades from Cond Nast Traveler and Time magazine as one of the best places to travel.

"Whole Health is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and well-being. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."

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