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Physician (MD/DO) - Pain Anesthesiologist - SIGN ON BONUS

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Base pay range: $380,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr.

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to required documents below.

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; degree must be from an approved school.

Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.

Residency Training: Completed residency in an ACGME/AOA accredited core specialty training program eligible for board certification. (Additional details about qualified physician residents omitted for brevity.)

Proficiency in pain procedures (RF ablation, LESI, SNRB, ESI, MBB, joint/bursa injections, etc.).

Board certification or eligibility preferred; pain fellowship trained preferred.

Strong communication skills in spoken and written English.

Physical requirements include heavy lifting (≥45 lb), heavy carrying (≥45 lb), straight pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, and bending for up to 4 hours.

Duties

Administer anesthesia and provide continuous monitoring to patients undergoing surgery or procedures.

Perform airway management, regional anesthesia, and endotracheal intubation/extubation.

Develop anesthetic plans, obtain necessary monitoring, and manage intra‑operative and post‑operative care.

Manage postoperative pain for any anesthetized patient.

Document patient status in anesthesia records and maintain compliance with controlled substance regulations.

Teach and evaluate residents and students and assume accountability for medication management.

Work Monday‑Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm; on‑call duties on some weekdays and weekends.

Benefits & Incentives

Sign‑on bonus may be available for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000, with eligibility contingent on meeting VHA policy.

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.

Paid time off: 50–55 days per year.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution.

Health, vision, dental, life insurance, and long‑term care benefits.

Work Schedule Monday‑Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm; on‑call as required.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

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