Critical Care Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M60233, M60439

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking an experienced anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive anesthesia care in the Department of Anesthesiology. The role includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative management, postoperative rounds and ICU coverage.

The position involves supervising CRNAs, contributing to teaching and potential research activities, and participating in departmental committees to advance patient care and education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology; Critical Care Certification eligible/boarded.
• Eligible for unrestricted Virginia medical licensure.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Excellent communication, clinical and teaching skills.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical anesthesiology care in main operating rooms and ambulatory areas as directed by the Chair or delegate.
• Perform preanesthetic evaluation and postoperative rounds; manage resuscitation and ICU coverage as needed.
• Supervise and collaborate with CRNAs as assigned by the Chair or delegate.
• Contribute to education and scholarly activities, including bedside teaching and participation in conferences and committees.

Education

MD or DO degree

ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology

Certified/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

Professionalism and civility with diverse colleagues

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Anesthesiology
Mission or Goal of Unit: The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching.
Chief Purpose of this position: Provide care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.
Position 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 staff meetings as required by Chair
• Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization
• Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels
• Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main Operating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or certified/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 ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: [e-mail]