U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Anesthesiologist-Critical Care) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-ED
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is currently seeking a Physician (Anesthesiologist-Critical Care) responsible for patient care, daily administrative duties and quality assurance projects per the needs of the Service.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Duties
The Anesthesiologist will be responsible for providing the most effective delivery of anesthetic care throughout the hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Anesthesiologist has responsibility for providing a complete range of anesthetic care to patients including pre-operative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration, monitoring and post anesthesia care in compliance with national Joint Commission accreditation standards. The anesthetic related direct care will be performed in all functional areas of the OR, PACU, ICU ward and Clinic settings as needed. The Anesthesiologist will examine patients, obtain medical history, use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures with nurses, CRNA's, medical technicians and other health care providers. The Anesthesiologist will administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods. The Anesthesiologist will coordinate the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures in operating rooms. The Anesthesiologist will provide and maintain life support and airway management as needed and help prepare patients for emergency surgery. The Anesthesiologist will decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following surgery. Administrative Duties
The Anesthesiologist must meet anesthesia-related documentation requirement set by the Joint Commission and VA Standards. The Anesthesiologist will participate in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to delivery of quality anesthetic care. The Anesthesiologist is responsible for maintaining current clinical privileges and keeping his/her license and other appropriate documents and operation systems up to date. Quality Assurance
The Anesthesiologist participates in safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocol is followed as per Policy Memorandum 113-08-04, Blood and Blood Component Administration. The Anesthesiologist will participate in the teaching of Air Way Management to Podiatry, Dental, and Orthopedic Residents. The Anesthesiologist will participate in the review of conscious sedation reversal in patients and in teaching a review of intubations and re-intubations in the OR and RACU, provide consultation for nerve blocks, nerve blocks for diagnostic and therapeutic effect, when indicated. The Anesthesiologist will serve as an instructor in clinical anesthesia for oral surgery residents, surgical residents and anesthesia residents and interns. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Benefits
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
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The Anesthesiologist will be responsible for providing the most effective delivery of anesthetic care throughout the hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Anesthesiologist has responsibility for providing a complete range of anesthetic care to patients including pre-operative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration, monitoring and post anesthesia care in compliance with national Joint Commission accreditation standards. The anesthetic related direct care will be performed in all functional areas of the OR, PACU, ICU ward and Clinic settings as needed. The Anesthesiologist will examine patients, obtain medical history, use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures with nurses, CRNA's, medical technicians and other health care providers. The Anesthesiologist will administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods. The Anesthesiologist will coordinate the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures in operating rooms. The Anesthesiologist will provide and maintain life support and airway management as needed and help prepare patients for emergency surgery. The Anesthesiologist will decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following surgery. Administrative Duties
The Anesthesiologist must meet anesthesia-related documentation requirement set by the Joint Commission and VA Standards. The Anesthesiologist will participate in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to delivery of quality anesthetic care. The Anesthesiologist is responsible for maintaining current clinical privileges and keeping his/her license and other appropriate documents and operation systems up to date. Quality Assurance
The Anesthesiologist participates in safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocol is followed as per Policy Memorandum 113-08-04, Blood and Blood Component Administration. The Anesthesiologist will participate in the teaching of Air Way Management to Podiatry, Dental, and Orthopedic Residents. The Anesthesiologist will participate in the review of conscious sedation reversal in patients and in teaching a review of intubations and re-intubations in the OR and RACU, provide consultation for nerve blocks, nerve blocks for diagnostic and therapeutic effect, when indicated. The Anesthesiologist will serve as an instructor in clinical anesthesia for oral surgery residents, surgical residents and anesthesia residents and interns. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Benefits
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
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