Physician (Anesthesiology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physician (Anesthesiology) to join their team. The role involves providing comprehensive anesthetic care in a collaborative environment, ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards. The position offers a competitive salary range and access to federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and unrestricted medical license required.
• Completed residency training is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Delivering peri-operative anesthetic care and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervising staff and providing consultation.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree from an approved medical school

Job description

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range

This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$123,077.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

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. The program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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.

Duties

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Full-Time Physician (Anesthesiology). The incumbent will be Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Physician (Anesthesiology) responsible for delivering care to patients enrolled at the James J Peters VA Medical Center or its community-based outpatient clinics. The Physician will provide team-based care supported by nursing, clerical staff, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, and nutritionists.

The medical center is an academic tertiary care facility affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Vagelos School of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. The anesthesia service supports up to 6 operating rooms, 2 Endoscopy suites, IR, and CT, covering various surgical and procedural specialties.

The Physician (Anesthesiology) will be responsible for peri-operative anesthetic care, ensuring compliance with standards, supervising staff, and providing consultation. Duties include pre-operative assessments, intraoperative monitoring, post-anesthesia care, documentation, and participating in program development. Call duties are required during nights and weekends.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including salary, bonuses, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance, licensure, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible.
• All applicants must pass urinalysis screening for illegal drugs prior to employment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification documents.
• Pass pre-employment physical and participate in influenza vaccination program.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship, a degree from an approved medical school, an unrestricted medical license, and completed residency training. Foreign medical graduates must verify ECFMG certification. Residency must be approved by the VA or equivalent. Proficiency in English is required.

Additional information

This job may be used to fill additional vacancies. The VA encourages applicants with disabilities. Positions are in the Excepted Service and do not confer competitive status. For application issues, contact the agency. The VA adheres to the Fair Chance Act regarding criminal history inquiries.

Benefits

Employees have access to comprehensive federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more. Eligibility depends on the position type and schedule.