Physician - Anesthesiologist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Anesthesiologist to join their team in Buffalo. This role involves delivering exceptional anesthetic care, conducting patient assessments, and ensuring the highest standards of practice in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine degree, completed residency training in Anesthesiology, and possess a current medical license. This position offers the opportunity to engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the education of medical students and residents. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Potential for loan reimbursement up to $200,000

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have a Doctor of Medicine degree.
• Current unrestricted medical license and residency training in Anesthesiology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective anesthetic care and patient assessment.
• Monitor patients during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Involve in quality improvement and teaching efforts.

Skills

Anesthesiology

Board Certification

Clinical Management

Research Collaboration

English Proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Residency Training in Anesthesiology

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience: Completed a residency in Anesthesiology, and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• The staff Anesthesiologist is accountable to Chief, Anesthesiology, to provide the most effective delivery of anesthetic care throughout the medical center in compliance with VA and VHA Directives and The Joint Commission accreditation standards.
• The staff Anesthesiologist may be responsible for: Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia including pre-operative patient exam and assessment.
• Provision of insensibility to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and the management of patients so affected.
• Monitoring and restoration of homeostasis during the perioperative period, as well as homeostasis in the critically ill, injured, or otherwise seriously ill patient.
• Diagnosis and treatment of painful syndromes.
• Clinical management and teaching of cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation.
• Evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy in all its forms.
• Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of performance of both medical and paramedical personnel in anesthesia, respiratory, and critical care.
• Conduct of research and collaboration in research efforts at the clinical and basic science level in order to proactively identify gaps in evidence and practice, then measure the impact of filling these gaps and linking evidence to practice.
• Involvement in quality improvement efforts.
• May have to provide teaching or trainings for current University of Buffalo students, and residents.
• On-call coverage is required.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.