Cardiothoracic Anesthesia opportunity in beautiful Lancaster County, PA

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes Top Employer

Comprehensive benefits package

Onboarding and EMR training

Wellness & work-life programs

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a full-time Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist to join our well-established anesthesia department. The team includes 38 physicians, 70+ CRNAs and 24 anesthesia technicians, covering over 50 locations with a yearly case volume exceeding 32,000 anesthetics.

There are teaching opportunities for SRNAs and residents. Applicants must graduate from an accredited medical school, be board certified/board eligible in Anesthesiology, and hold or be eligible

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
• Unrestricted PA medical license or eligible.
• ACGME-accredited Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship or extensive CT anesthesia experience with TEE.
• Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Good standing with Medicare/Medicaid and other programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic anesthesia care across high-volume cases.
• Collaborate with a large multi-disciplinary team and cover in-house call.
• Teach SRNA’s and residents within the department.

Skills

Cardiothoracic anesthesia

Echocardiography expertise

Board-certified in Anesthesiology

License: PA license or eligible

Education

Medical degree

Tools

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Cardiac anesthesia equipment

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Opportunity Overview

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is excited to be seeking Full-time Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists to join their well-established Anesthesia department. The provider team currently consists of 38 physicians and over 70 CRNAs and 24 anesthesia techs covering over 50 anesthetizing locations daily. The group covers the Lancaster General Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center where all surgical modalities are covered except for transplant and complex pediatric cases; Women and Babies Hospital; and 2 outpatient surgery centers. Annual case volume is over 32,000 anesthetics a year with about 600 cardiac cases.

There is a subset of 13 anesthesiologists who cover cardiac cases but also are in the general OR pool for OR and call coverage. The team is primarily a medical direction model at 3:1, with some direct providers.

In-house call is shared equally amongst the team, with 2 physicians in-house daily; a separate cardiac call team and 2 back-up physicians at night.

There are some teaching opportunities of SRNA’s and primary care residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine


• Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License


• Must either be a graduate of an ACGME-addredited Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship and Board Certified/Board Eligible in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography or have extensive experience in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Echocardiography and be a Testamur of the Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography exam.


• Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Anesthesiology required


• A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs

About the Community

Founded in 1720, Lancaster County is a welcoming destination located in southeast Pennsylvania blending scenic countryside, rich history and traditions, and modern amenities for its growing multi-cultural population. The area offers charming towns, affordable living, strong school districts, and easy access to a variety of outdoor recreation with miles of trails and the beautiful Susquehanna River.

Residents enjoy a vibrant cultural scene and lively downtown atmosphere including theaters, museums, markets, and locally-owned restaurants alongside preserved farmland. Year-round events foster a close-knit community where supporting local is a way of life.

Lancaster County also conveniently offers close proximity to Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE (~90 minutes), as well as easy access to New York City, Baltimore and Washington D.C. just a few hours away. To learn more, visit: https://www.discoverlancaster.com/.

About Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system that includes Lancaster General Hospital, the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, the Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and a state-of-the-art Proton Therapy Center. As part of the Penn Medicine system, LG Health combines the strength of an academic institution with the community focus of a regional leader, serving patients throughout Central Pennsylvania with innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Why Penn Medicine?

• Featured as a Forbes Top Employer


• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of PSLF eligibility, strong retirement, dependent tuition benefit, CME and time off programs


• Onboarding/orientation program designed for individual education and support, including EMR training


• Employee wellness resources and work/life programs including active efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work


• Access to in-system referrals for patients


• Networking and connection to colleagues across all specialties throughout Penn Medicine

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.