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Description
Job title: General Anesthesiologist
Location: ECU Health Duplin Kenansville, North Carolina
Status: Full-time (exempt) - Halftime 26 weeks
Department: Clinical-Physicians
Job Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Schedule and Call: Two weeks on/Two weeks off ; or One week on/One week off - One physician and one CRNA will be scheduled every day Monday through Friday. CRNA is first call, MD/DO is backup.
The anesthesiologist will share call with another CRNA.
Overview
ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed rural medical center located in Kenansville, North Carolina, just an hour from Wilmington. Duplin serves approximately 27,000 patients per year and 175 anesthetics are provided, on average, each month. Duplin has 3 main ORs, and cases are mainly bread and butter and include but are not limited to, GS, Ortho, ENT, Ob-Gyn, Eyes, Dental and Healthy Peds. The schedule is shared between two anesthesiologists, in a one week on, one week off format. Surgical cases start at 0700 and end at 1500. Call begins at 1500. First call is shared with the CRNA. The OR is covered by one physician and two CRNAs every day, Monday through Friday.
The anesthesiologist will be an employed physician of East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, one of the largest anesthesia private practices in North Carolina. The practice is managed and operated by the anesthesiologists that provide services at its various sites across the state. The most beneficial part about this structure is that the incumbent will have significant autonomy, but immediate support when and if needed. Our Eastern teams work collaboratively together to ensure that our anesthesiologists and CRNAs are comfortably assimilated into their role and within the practice.
In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
About Kenansville, North Carolina
Centrally located in Eastern North Carolina, Duplin County is easy to find but hard to forget!Visitors are drawnby the deep roots in history, small town charm, and that special Southern-style hospitality that keeps them coming back.The many flavors of Duplin County offer a little something for everyone. Kenansville possesses a collection of Greek revival homes and churches graced by canopy trees and lush plantings create one of the state’s most picturesque and consistent historic districts.
- Located 80 miles southeast of Raleigh with easy access to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Close proximity to Wilmington, NC
- River Landing, a premier residential golf community that was named the North Carolina Golf Club Owners Association Course of the Year in 2019
- Features beautiful, rural scenery and a climate perfect for year-round, outdoor activities
- Offers a cost-of-living below the national average
If you, or a colleague, is interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Misty Blank @ MBlank@ecaa.com, or, visit careers.ecaa.com to formally apply.
Job Summary
The anesthesiologist will conduct patient evaluations, examination and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan conducive with the patient workup. The physician will not only work with patients, but medically supervise certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in ensuring safe care with optimal outcomes. The physician will use various anesthesia techniques, including strong regional anesthesia, during a variety of general outpatient procedures and surgeries, and will adjust the plan accordingly. The physician will also monitor post-operative care to ensure a safe, quality recovery.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
- Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
- Maintains patient records.
- Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
- Works closely with surgical specialists.
- Performs venous and arterial punctures.
- Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
- Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
- Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
- Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
- Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
- Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
- Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
- Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
- Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
- Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
- Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
- Mentors and supervises anesthesiology interns, residents, and fellows.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
- Strong regional skills, fellowship not required.
- NC state medical license.
- Minimum 3+ years experience providing anesthetics in a high acuity or similar setting.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
- Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.
Work Environment
- Work performed in a medical environment.
- Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
- Work may be stressful at times.
- Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.
Benefits
Our practice offers a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on incentives and values the total rewards approach.
Monetary rewards
- At or above market compensation
- Signing bonuses and discretionary bonus potential
- Shift differentials
- Lucrative 401k retirement with a safe harbor and match
- Continuing education allowance
Non Monetary rewards
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- Paid time off
- Healthcare spending account options that provide additional tax savings
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Supplemental insurances
- Paid Malpractice
- Employee Assistance Program
Experience-related rewards
- The right support, at the right time, help will always be there when needed
- Opportunities for continuing education
- Team-building activities such as holiday parties
- Travel incentives
ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.
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