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Cardiac Anesthesiologist - West Los Angeles VAMC!

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We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our Anesthesiology Service. This full-time position offers the chance to provide top-tier anesthetic care for complex cardiac cases, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to academic excellence through our affiliation with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.The successful candidate will have completed a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship and possess expertise in TAVR and structural heart disease. Provide a comprehensive range of anesthesiology services, particularly for cardiac cases, including valve surgeries, CABG, and TAVR. Key Responsibilities

: Develop Comprehensive Anesthetic Plans:Create tailored anesthetic plans for complex cardiac cases, ensuring the highest standards of care. Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care:Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic evaluations, manage anesthesia during procedures, and provide diligent post-anesthesia care. Supervise and Mentor:Guide and supervise residents and CRNAs, fostering a collaborative and educational environment. Monitor and Respond:Closely monitor patients throughout the anesthesia process. Participate in Cardiac Call Schedule:Be an active participant in the cardiac call schedule, ensuring availability for urgent and emergency cases. Collaboration and Team Meetings:Engage in preoperative evaluations and cardiac team meetings, contributing your expertise to multidisciplinary discussions. Maintain Professional Standards:Stay current with continuing education, maintain certification and licensure, and adhere to all safety protocols, especially regarding infection control and patient confidentiality. Research and Education:Contribute to clinical and/or laboratory research and deliver lectures or one-on-one instruction as a faculty member of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Precision in Procedures:Execute precise techniques such as insertion of intravenous lines, arterial lines, central lines, regional anesthesia, and transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Work Schedule:

Variable, 4 days per week, 7:00am-5:30pm (some flexibility considered) Qualifications: U.S. Citizen MD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine Current unrestricted license Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship BC/BE Benefits

: Salary Range: $353,000-$400,000 PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits Up to $1,000 or more annuallyand up to 5 days paid absence for CME Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants. Education Debt Reduction Program reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000 UCLA Facility Appointment: Opportunity for a faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine

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