Medical Officer (Staff Anesthesiologist)

Medical Officer (Staff Anesthesiologist)

Providence VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Providence Healthcare System, provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, oncology, prescriptions, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dermatology, treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, and more.

The Duties of the Anesthesiologist are as follows, but not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive Anesthesia services as well as follow-up care of existing conditions and management of emergency conditions.
• Provide peri-operative care including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anesthetic administration, and monitoring of post-anesthesia care in compliance with national accreditation standards; participates in Ward/ICU/Hospital rounds for surgical patients and other relevant activities.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to CRNA, Nursing, and other medical staff in the administration of the Anesthesia programs.
• Involved with clinical care, bedside, and didactic teaching of residents, in consultation and collaboration with a wide variety of surgeons and other specialists; educating Residents and Students in the principles and therapy of basic and complex Anesthesia cases; including lecture.
• Documents services through appropriate notes, such as History and Physical and Anesthesia Consultation notes.
• Provide Morbidity and Mortality information and documentation as needed.
• Fosters a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-Citizens are encouraged to apply and may 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 Allopathic 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.
• Board Certified in Anesthesiology

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. $370,000 - $400,000 per year
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: Full Time. Work Schedule to be Discussed during Interview.

Benefits: A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a Federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your Federal career very rewarding. Click this link for more Federal Benefits information: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Physician-Career-Flyer.pdf

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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VA New England Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy, or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

VHA Healthcare Personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). Additional information is available to applicants during the recruitment process.