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Physician (Anesthesiologist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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Pay Range Base pay range: $300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

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) & 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 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - 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

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 or fee-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

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience: Candidate must be either board certified by ABA or board eligible

It is highly preferred that the candidate have expertise - training - and/or familiarity with anesthesia administration for complex cardiac interventions/surgeries (i.e. CABG - TAVR - etc)

Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical; 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; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

Harry S

Truman VA Medical Center is located in Columbia - MO - which offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities

Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. - Columbia is known for its top-tier educational institutions - including the University of Missouri - thriving arts scene - and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities

With over 3 -000 acres of parks and trails - a vibrant downtown - and a low cost of living - Columbia provides an exceptional quality of life

The city is also recognized for its strong healthcare system - innovative business community - and a welcoming - family-friendly atmosphere

Whether you're seeking professional growth - cultural engagement - or outdoor adventure - Columbia is a place where you can truly thrive

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact visn15edrp@va.gov - 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: 1 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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - schedule varies and on call required

An Anesthesiologist at Harry S

Truman VAMC will provide direct anesthesia care and support across multiple clinical areas within the hospital

The ideal candidate is board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and has experience in cardiac anesthesia (e.g. - CABG - TAVR)

Duties: Conduct pre-operative risk assessments and physical exams; Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures; Perform IVs - arterial/central line placements - and monitoring device setups; Provide care in the OR - PACU - GI/bronchoscopy suites - and bedside as needed; Support post-op care - including ventilator and pain management; Participate in the pre-op assessment program; Collaborate with CRNAs - surgeons - and interdisciplinary teams; Complete administrative duties (e.g. - CME - committee work - FPPE/OPPEs); Maintain an active medical license and perform other assigned duties

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

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