Physician - Anesthesiology - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive / EDRP Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 320,000 - 430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

EDRP – student loan repayment

Federal benefits and retirement

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks two full‑time Anesthesiologists for the VA Nebraska–Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS). You will provide comprehensive perioperative anesthesia services across multiple surgical specialties and engage in a Whole Health System of care.

Join a mission-driven team with competitive pay, potential sign-on and relocation incentives, and eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) support. On-site schedule, with on‑call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a US state.
• Board-certified in Anesthesiology or eligible.
• Residency in Anesthesiology approved by ACGME/AOA.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative anesthetic care requiring assessment, administration, and monitoring.
• Deliver care across diverse surgical specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and committees.

Skills

Board certification

Perioperative care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

US medical license

Residency 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) 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.

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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency – or fellowship if applicable – was completed
• OR (2) One year of post‑medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) providing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – 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
• Exceptions: 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 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
• In rare and unusual circumstances – the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer – who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Daily intermittent walking – standing – bending – stooping – reaching – and carrying of lightweight items required
• Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful.

Duties

• The VA Nebraska‑Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) is seeking two full‑time Anesthesiologists to join our Surgical Service Department.
• This is an excellent opportunity to serve our nation's veterans while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
• This approach to healthcare empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest.
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care – you will operate in a model with three core elements – seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America's veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized – this position is eligible for EDRP – a student loan payment reimbursement program.
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.
• 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
• Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive.
• Contact [e-mail] – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• 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: One 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.
• Duties included but not limited to the following:
• The Anesthesiologist is responsible for consultation of perioperative anesthetic care to patients – including pre‑operative assessment – intra‑operative anesthetic administration and monitoring – and post‑anesthesia care – in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Types of surgeries include but are not limited to: General surgery – Orthopedics – Plastics – Ophthalmology – Urology – Podiatry – Vascular surgery – Thoracic – ENT – and Oral surgery.
• This physician should have expertise in invasive and non‑invasive surgical techniques as established in current delineation of privileges.
• Responsible for completing patient encounters – notes – and correctly coding visits in accordance with coding guidelines.
• When working with inpatients the provider will participate in interdisciplinary patient care plan activities.
• Maintain skills, proficiencies, and professional knowledge required for licensing and clinical scope of practice.
• Patient care may be delivered via face‑to‑face – Telehealth – or phone consultation – as well as through MyHealtheVet – and e‑consults.
• The Physician will be required to attend staff meetings – serves on committees – teams – workgroups – morbidity and mortality committee – and peer reviews as requested.
• The Provider will complete CME – VA Training – HIPAA – Security training – and other mandatory trainings.
• Work may involve participation and education of surgery residents and/or medical or PA students.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 0800‑1600. Additional information will be provided during interview process.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• Typical work hours will be determined based on clinic work‑load to accommodate both medical and surgical needs.
• On‑call duties will be assigned as necessary.