Physician (Anesthesiology)

Veterans Health Administration; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda, CA, seeks an Intermittent, Permanent Physician (Anesthesiology) reporting to the Service Chief of Anesthesiology.

Compensated with a competitive salary and benefits package, this position emphasizes perioperative care and leadership in anesthesia services. Requirements include MD/DO from an LCME/COCA-accredited school, unrestricted US licensure, and board certification in Anesthesiology.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Licensure: unrestricted license in any US state or territory.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology per CME eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, consult and prepare patients for anesthesia including pre-operative exam.
• Provide anesthesia during surgical, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor and manage patients perioperatively and in critical care.

Skills

Board certification in Anesthesiology

Education

MD or DO (LCME/COCA-accredited)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital is recruiting for a Intermittent, Permanent, Physician (Anesthesiology) and reports directly to the Service Chief of Anesthesiology.

Key Responsibilities

The City of Loma Linda is a scenic community located within eyesight of the towering peaks of the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. Loma Linda is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. While it is near the highly developed job market of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it does provide a small town setting for your home, work or recreation.

Adjacent to California's Interstate 10 freeway, Loma Linda is close to beaches, mountains and desert resorts. At VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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 The duties include but are not limited to: 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.

Relevant research findings and quality improvement results can then be systematically fed back to providers and patients, as appropriate. Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities necessary for implementation of these responsibilities. Involvement in quality improvement efforts. Work Schedule: 7am - 5:30pm, Variable, On-call coverage is required.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $350000 – $380000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government