Pediatric Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA seeks a Pediatric Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive care at the Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHOR). Responsibilities include preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative care, postoperative rounds, and intensive care, with potential nerve blocks and chronic pain consults.

The role emphasizes teaching and research within the Anesthesiology Department, with supervision of CRNAs and collaboration across residents, fellows, and students.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• ABA board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or critical care certification eligibility.
• Eligible for Virginia medical licensure.
• Eligible to practice in the United States.
• Strong communication, clinical and teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide preanesthetic evaluation and intraoperative anesthetic care.
• Postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care management.
• Perform therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks and chronic pain consultations as appropriate.
• Supervise CRNAs and collaborate with the Department Chair and team.

Skills

Good communication

Clinical skills

Teaching abilities

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Pediatric Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM | M67348, M60435

Virginia Commonwealth University

in Richmond, VA

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Category: Physicians

Advertising Summary: 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

Department Summary:

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible pediatric anesthetic and critical care to our pediatric 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 our Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHOR) at VCU 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.
• 4) Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main OR and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) 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.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: [e-mail]