Department of Veteran Affairs
Excellent Academic Anesthesiologist Opportunity in the Beautiful Pacific Northwe
Department of Veteran Affairs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
The VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) in Portland, OR is actively recruiting for a Board Certified Staff Anesthesiologist Physician (BE considered) to care for our Veterans. Selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and will be involved with education and training of anesthesiology residents, medical students, SRNAs, and other trainees. VAPORHCS is a level 1a highly complex VA hospital and is part of the VA Pacific Northwest Network (VISN20), comprising eight health care systems and 46 community clinics serving 1 million veterans in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington. You are invited to join the team at VAPORHCS and our academic affiliate, Oregon Health & Sciences University, providing care for Veterans while also offering training and mentorship for fellows, residents, and students. Candidates should be board certified or eligible in anesthesiology and be a US citizen with current US licensure (any state). Permanent Residents may be considered if no US citizen is selected. VAPORHCS is a major teaching and research site closely affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). It hosts about 2,000 health professions learners annually and ranks in the top 10 nationwide among VA facilities in research grant support, with over 170 investigators in basic science, clinical, and health services research and over 1,000 active protocols. The anesthesiology service provides patient-centered, state-of-the-art anesthesiology services for the VAPORHCS at the VA Portland hospital campus. VAPORHCS delivers a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, long-term, and emergent care, serving over 100,000 veterans per year. Recognized as a Magnet Facility, VAPORHCS is a 1A complex facility with tertiary care referrals and is also a liver and renal transplant center serving veterans across the western United States. The anesthesiology service supports a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures; the general case mix includes general surgery, urology, orthopedics, vascular surgery, otolaryngology, podiatry, dental, gynecology, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, ophthalmology, plastics, transplant, and non-OR anesthesiology support for electroconvulsive therapy, interventional pulmonology, gastroenterology, electrophysiology, general cardiology, and interventional radiology. Cardiac surgery cases are reserved for those with cardiac anesthesia fellowship training or significant prior experience, including perioperative TEE certification. Given our patient population, there is no obstetrics, pediatrics, or trauma at VAPORHCS. Generalists should be proficient with line placement, regional anesthesia procedures, and the management of medically complex patients undergoing a wide variety of procedures. The ideal candidate is motivated to provide the highest level of clinical care for veterans and world-class education and training for trainees and students. Candidates should be committed to professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations. An OHSU academic appointment will be commensurate with experience. Work Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday with night, weekend, and holiday on-call duties. Anesthesiology service operates on a 5/4/9 schedule with one weekday guaranteed off per 2-week pay period and a guaranteed post-call day following the first call assignment. Qualifications
Must be U.S. Citizen Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology Community Information Portland, Oregon is a thriving city with distinct neighborhoods, diverse dining, coffee shops, local beer and wine, and hundreds of food carts. Portland is known for a friendly, cosmopolitan vibe and a strong public transit system, with bicycle-friendly infrastructure and a high quality of life. Benefits and Features
The position offers a competitive salary based on education, training and experience and includes a full benefits package, student debt repayment, and an annual CME stipend to support a high-quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. VA benefits include: 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5 days paid absence to attend approved CME courses. Insurance options include Health, Dental, and Vision plans with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; term life insurance and family coverage; long-term care insurance as an option. Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with Social Security, pension, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching contributions up to 5%. To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further
Please forward a copy of your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant at Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.
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The VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) in Portland, OR is actively recruiting for a Board Certified Staff Anesthesiologist Physician (BE considered) to care for our Veterans. Selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and will be involved with education and training of anesthesiology residents, medical students, SRNAs, and other trainees. VAPORHCS is a level 1a highly complex VA hospital and is part of the VA Pacific Northwest Network (VISN20), comprising eight health care systems and 46 community clinics serving 1 million veterans in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon & Washington. You are invited to join the team at VAPORHCS and our academic affiliate, Oregon Health & Sciences University, providing care for Veterans while also offering training and mentorship for fellows, residents, and students. Candidates should be board certified or eligible in anesthesiology and be a US citizen with current US licensure (any state). Permanent Residents may be considered if no US citizen is selected. VAPORHCS is a major teaching and research site closely affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). It hosts about 2,000 health professions learners annually and ranks in the top 10 nationwide among VA facilities in research grant support, with over 170 investigators in basic science, clinical, and health services research and over 1,000 active protocols. The anesthesiology service provides patient-centered, state-of-the-art anesthesiology services for the VAPORHCS at the VA Portland hospital campus. VAPORHCS delivers a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, long-term, and emergent care, serving over 100,000 veterans per year. Recognized as a Magnet Facility, VAPORHCS is a 1A complex facility with tertiary care referrals and is also a liver and renal transplant center serving veterans across the western United States. The anesthesiology service supports a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures; the general case mix includes general surgery, urology, orthopedics, vascular surgery, otolaryngology, podiatry, dental, gynecology, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, ophthalmology, plastics, transplant, and non-OR anesthesiology support for electroconvulsive therapy, interventional pulmonology, gastroenterology, electrophysiology, general cardiology, and interventional radiology. Cardiac surgery cases are reserved for those with cardiac anesthesia fellowship training or significant prior experience, including perioperative TEE certification. Given our patient population, there is no obstetrics, pediatrics, or trauma at VAPORHCS. Generalists should be proficient with line placement, regional anesthesia procedures, and the management of medically complex patients undergoing a wide variety of procedures. The ideal candidate is motivated to provide the highest level of clinical care for veterans and world-class education and training for trainees and students. Candidates should be committed to professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations. An OHSU academic appointment will be commensurate with experience. Work Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday with night, weekend, and holiday on-call duties. Anesthesiology service operates on a 5/4/9 schedule with one weekday guaranteed off per 2-week pay period and a guaranteed post-call day following the first call assignment. Qualifications
Must be U.S. Citizen Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology Community Information Portland, Oregon is a thriving city with distinct neighborhoods, diverse dining, coffee shops, local beer and wine, and hundreds of food carts. Portland is known for a friendly, cosmopolitan vibe and a strong public transit system, with bicycle-friendly infrastructure and a high quality of life. Benefits and Features
The position offers a competitive salary based on education, training and experience and includes a full benefits package, student debt repayment, and an annual CME stipend to support a high-quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. VA benefits include: 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5 days paid absence to attend approved CME courses. Insurance options include Health, Dental, and Vision plans with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; term life insurance and family coverage; long-term care insurance as an option. Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) with Social Security, pension, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching contributions up to 5%. To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further
Please forward a copy of your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant at Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.
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