Physician Anesthesiology - Kelsey Seybold Clinic

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 402,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks physician anesthesiologists to evaluate, monitor, and supervise anesthesia across ambulatory surgery settings in the Houston area. The role leads the Anesthesia Care Team (MD/CRNA), with procedures spanning general, orthopedics, ENT, and more, while maintaining patient safety and high care standards.

The ideal candidate has TX medical license, ABMS certification, ACLS/PALS, and at least two years of acute-hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of anesthesiology experience in an acute hospital setting.
• License to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine an accurate anesthetic plan.
• Determine and administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia during procedures.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians and other health care professionals.
• Complete records of anesthesia type, patient condition and history.
• Assess patient recovery and transfer to another room after surgery.
• Order laboratory tests, imaging and clinical procedures.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to provide optimal patient care.

Skills

Anesthesiology experience

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Record keeping

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights:

Physician anesthesiologists evaluate, monitor, and supervise patient care before, during, and after surgery, delivering anesthesia, leading the Anesthesia Care Team (MD/CRNA model), and ensuring optimal patient safety in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery practice. Physician anesthesiologists specialize in anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, team player with a favorable work and/or training history. Kelsey-Seybold anesthesiologists treat children, adolescents, and adults at multiple locations across the Houston area. Procedures include general, orthopedic, endoscopy, plastics/reconstructive, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, ENT, interventional radiology, sedation for pain procedures, and approximately 5 percent pediatric cases involving simple ENT (PE tubes, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, strabismus, simple orthopedics). ASA 1 to 3 patients. No call, weekends, or holidays. Attractive salary with benefits.

• Evaluate patients to determine an accurate anesthetic plan Determine and administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia during procedures
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care professionals * Work with Anesthesia team, including CRNA's
• Complete records of type and amount of anesthesia, patient condition, patient response and medical histories
• Assess patient recovery and removal to another room following surgery
• Order laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, X-rays and clinical tests
• Candidate should also be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians and other professionals to provide optimum care for each patient.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience as anesthesiologist in an acute hospital setting
• Licensed in the State of Texas.
• Current American Board of Anesthesiology certification
• ACLS and PALS certified

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $401,500, to $630,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.