Physician (Anesthesiology)

Job description

Anesthesiologist Position

The Anesthesiologist shall be competent to conduct the preanesthetic history and physical. Able to formulate an anesthetic plan, induce anesthesia, competent in invasive monitoring and regional anesthetic technique, and maintain depth of anesthesia at appropriate levels, support life functions during the preoperative period, recognize abnormal patient responses and take immediate corrective actions, provide direct professional observation and resuscitation until the patient has regained control of his vital functions, ensure the safety of the patient and take required action to correct safety deficits immediately, initiate CPR in and outside the O.R., respond to calls requiring anesthesia skills within and outside the operating room, maintain a complete and legible documentation of the perioperative course, maintain continuing education activities. This position will serve as the outside of O.R. anesthesiologist Duties include but 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 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.

Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities necessary for implementation of these responsibilities.

Providing anesthesia services at all locations that surgeries and procedures are performed.

Involvement in quality improvement efforts.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) available. Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. 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). Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification). Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Worksite address

louisville, KY, 40201, US

Who can apply

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