Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Catholic Health; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 425,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join the Department of Anesthesiology at WMCHealth. The role involves providing anesthetic care in critical situations, managing treatment and coordinating care in Intensive Care Units, and maintaining a team-focused, patient-centered approach. Ideal candidates will hold board certification, possess exceptional clinical skills, and contribute to the academic mission of serving the Hudson Valley.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology and critical care medicine.
• Exceptional clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Team-focused and committed to collaborative communication.

Responsibilities

• Providing anesthetic care in critical situations.
• Manage treatment and coordinate care in ICUs.
• Lead daily rounds with ICU and surgical teams.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Collaborative Communication

Adaptability

Education

Board-certified in Anesthesiology

Board-eligible in Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Job Title: Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Physicians

Department: Anesthesiology

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: 7a - 5p Mon-Fri and call

Shift: Day

Req #: 39580

Posted Date: Jun 04, 2024

Hiring Range: $425,000-$650,000 (with potential to make $725k)

Job Summary:

Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is seeking a collaborative and motivated critical care anesthesiologist to join the Department of Anesthesiology. Westchester Medical Center understands the value anesthesiologists bring to our unique patient population. We seek additional critical care anesthesiologists to support our growth and our academic mission to serve our patients in the Hudson Valley. The physician will work in critical care in a joint appointment providing general anesthesia as well. The position will encompass the best of both care models.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology and critical care medicine.
• Exceptional clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Team-focused and committed to collaborative communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in growth and a challenging environment.

Responsibilities:

• Providing anesthetic care in critical situations.
• Manage treatment and coordinate care with other specialists to deliver comprehensive care in our ICUs.
• Lead daily rounds with the ICU team and surgical team.
• Oversight of the Post Anesthesia Recovery Room (PACU).
• Engage in research and contribute to advances in anesthesiology and surgical critical care.
• Provide dedicated 24/7 coverage for complex, critically ill multidisciplinary patients and surgery patients.
• Collaborate closely with traumatologists and surgical critical care intensivists to provide comprehensive critical care for patients in the Hudson Valley.
• Curriculum development for surgical and anesthesiology residents and fellows in anesthesia and surgical critical care.
• Fellowship education and ultrasound curriculum and training.
• Share flexible rotations in the cardiothoracic ICU.
• Participate in a flexible OR call schedule with post-call days off to ensure work-life balance.
• Work nocturnist hours, if desired, to provide oversight and teaching and to ensure 24/7 coverage of all critically ill patients at Westchester Medical Center.
• Teach surgical, anesthesiology, and medicine residents, fellows, and medical students.

Other:

Intensive Care Units (ICUs) we cover include:

• Cardiac Surgical ICU: Care for patients who have undergone complex procedures such as valve surgery, cardiac assist devices, transplant, and coronary bypass surgery.
• General Surgical ICU: Care for patients with severe trauma and those who have had significant thoracic, neurosurgical, abdominal, or orthopedic surgery.
• Trauma ICU: Care for patients with complex neurotrauma requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and recommendations before surgery.
• Discuss potential resuscitation and life-support scenarios with patients and their families.
• Provide compassionate guidance during difficult decisions regarding patient care.

About Us:

WMCHealth is a 1,900-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, a state-of-the-art telemedicine program, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, home care services, and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.