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Commonwealth Medical Services

Anesthesiologist - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services, Abilene, Texas, us, 79608

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Anesthesiologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Anesthesiologist is responsible for the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures requiring anesthesia services. This role includes the evaluation and management of patients before, during, and after anesthesia, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal clinical outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations, including medical history review, physical examination, and risk assessment

Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans

Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care

Monitor patient vital signs and physiologic status throughout procedures

Manage airway, ventilation, hemodynamics, and fluid balance during anesthesia

Provide post-anesthesia care and pain management

Respond to perioperative emergencies and complications

Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, nurses, and anesthesia care team members

Supervise and provide medical direction to CRNAs, anesthesiology assistants, and trainees as applicable

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives

Adhere to all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program

Board-eligible or board-certified in Anesthesiology

Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

ACLS and BLS certification

Skills and Competencies

Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

Expertise in airway management and anesthetic techniques

Ability to work effectively in high-acuity and time-sensitive environments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professionalism

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Work Environment

Hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, procedural suites, and labor and delivery units

May include on-call, nights, weekends, or holiday coverage depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods

Manual dexterity for airway management and procedural tasks

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient monitoring

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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