Physician - Anesthesiologist

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Anesthesiologist to join their expanding clinical practice. This role offers the opportunity to provide cutting-edge surgical care to Veterans, while also engaging in teaching and supervision of residents. With a close academic affiliation with a renowned university, you will be part of a dynamic team that values excellence in patient care and education. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, paid time off, and a recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Veterans, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Paid Time Off (50-55 days per year)

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year

Free liability protection with tail coverage

Traditional federal pension

Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and have a medical degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and on-call coverage for anesthesia services.
• Supervise and train anesthesia residents and nurse anesthetists.
• Teach and participate in academic programs with the University of Minnesota.

Skills

Anesthesiology

Teaching

Cardiac Anesthesia

Supervision of Nurse Anesthetists

Proficiency in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

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 specific 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.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
• Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified/Eligible Anesthesiology Experience teaching residents, and be eligible for an academic appointment with the University of Minnesota.
• Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required.
• However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
• You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Anesthesiologist to join our expanding clinical practice with a close academic affiliation with the University of Minnesota, including Department of Anesthesiology Residency and the School of Nurse Anesthesia.
• The Minneapolis VAMC provides cutting-edge surgical care to Veterans ranging from common outpatient procedures to complex cardiovascular, thoracic, general surgical, ENT, urologic, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive, and gynecologic surgery.
• The successful applicant must have significant recent experience in cardiac anesthesia and experience teaching residents, and be eligible for an academic appointment with the University of Minnesota.
• Duties and Responsibilities include clinical and on-call coverage, supervision and training of anesthesia residents, supervision of nurse anesthetists and student nurse anesthetists, and teaching.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment incentive is authorized for highly qualified applicants.
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.
• You must meet specific 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 are ineligible to apply.
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.