U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Anesthesiologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Summary
This position is eligible for Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit a EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 22, 2025. The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 27, 2025, with subsequent cut‑off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
The Surgical Service Section of the Reno VA Medical Center provides care in various outpatient and inpatient settings throughout the facility. Administration of all levels of sedation to adult patients. Care includes pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Functions / Scope
Consultation for medical and surgical patients
Image‑guided procedures
Interpretation of laboratory results
Management of both normal perioperative fluid therapy and massive fluid and/or blood loss
Management of patients requiring general anesthesia, deep sedation, regional anesthesia monitored anesthetic care for elective and emergent surgery for a wide variety of surgical conditions
Management of normal and abnormal airways
Mechanical ventilation
Pharmacologic support of the circulation
Placement of venous and arterial catheters
Preoperative assessment of patients scheduled for surgery
Recognition, prevention, and treatment of pain in medical and surgical patients
Sedation or anesthesia outside the operating rooms
Temperature regulation
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Full‑Time schedule determined by supervisor, based on facility needs.
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 401(k) 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).
First 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.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.
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: Completion of an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies are ACGME or AOA programs or other accredited programs recognized by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Physical Requirements Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. Requires lifting 15–44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3–5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Education
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree; obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year of completion. Approved schools: LCME accredited schools or AOA accredited schools. Foreign medical graduates must be certified by ECFMG.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 22, 2025. The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 27, 2025, with subsequent cut‑off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
The Surgical Service Section of the Reno VA Medical Center provides care in various outpatient and inpatient settings throughout the facility. Administration of all levels of sedation to adult patients. Care includes pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures. May provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
Functions / Scope
Consultation for medical and surgical patients
Image‑guided procedures
Interpretation of laboratory results
Management of both normal perioperative fluid therapy and massive fluid and/or blood loss
Management of patients requiring general anesthesia, deep sedation, regional anesthesia monitored anesthetic care for elective and emergent surgery for a wide variety of surgical conditions
Management of normal and abnormal airways
Mechanical ventilation
Pharmacologic support of the circulation
Placement of venous and arterial catheters
Preoperative assessment of patients scheduled for surgery
Recognition, prevention, and treatment of pain in medical and surgical patients
Sedation or anesthesia outside the operating rooms
Temperature regulation
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Full‑Time schedule determined by supervisor, based on facility needs.
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 401(k) 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).
First 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.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.
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: Completion of an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies are ACGME or AOA programs or other accredited programs recognized by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Physical Requirements Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. Requires lifting 15–44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3–5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Education
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree; obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year of completion. Approved schools: LCME accredited schools or AOA accredited schools. Foreign medical graduates must be certified by ECFMG.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health‑related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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