Physician (Staff Anesthesiologist)

SummaryThis 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.QualificationsTo 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: 1Possesses a strong work ethic - superb integrity - kindness and empathy - and who enjoys working with a collaborative group2American Board of Anesthesiology Certification or eligible as per NSO handbook3Qualify to receive an academic appointment at Emory University School of Anesthesiology to meet Residency and Fellowship commission compliance4Commitment to public serviceTeaching and Quality Improvement experience preferred5Ability to communicate professionally and proficiently with a wide variety of people - patients - physicians - mid-level providers - nurses - technicians - and administratorsReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Ability to perform rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyability to assist with lifting of patientsability to perform all pain procedures including interventional pain procedures - pain patient history and physical exams - acute/ inpatient pain serviceshearing (aid permitted)emotional/mental stability.DutiesThis is an open continuous announcementApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become availableApplications will remain on file until September 30 - 2026The incumbent provides anesthesia services for a variety of surgical cases including - but not limited to the following: major and minor vascular - general surgery - gynecology - ophthalmology - orthopedic - podiatry - plastics - cardiac cases (bring backs on call) and neurosurgical cases in the operating room (OR) - outside OR anesthetizing locations - intensive care units - wards - and off-site anesthetizing locations if neededThe incumbent must be able to perform rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyability to assist with lifting of patientshave adequate hearing (hearing aid permitted)possess emotional/mental stabilityand have the ability to perform all anesthesia procedures including - but not limited to - basic regional blocks & neuroaxial procedures - arterial-line placement - central-line placement - PA catheter placement - and endotracheal intubationThe incumbent will provide general anesthesia - regional anesthesia and monitored anesthetic care for a variety of procedures at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland VA (Atlanta VA Healthcare System) and other designated locations by the Anesthesiology Department associated with the Joseph Maxwell Cleland VAOther duties of the incumbent will be the preoperative evaluation of patients - postoperative management of the patients in recovery - the screening of acute pain consultations - and out of OR airway management as required during regular duty hours and while on-callThe incumbent will provide clinical supervision of nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and participation in clinical teaching of medical students - residents - and other providersThe incumbent may also clinically supervise other staff within the Anesthesiology Department - take on administrative responsibilities associated with the Anesthesiology Department - and provide regular updates and submit evaluations of staff being supervised by the incumbent to the Chief of Perioperative Services - Anesthesiology (the incumbent's first-line supervisor)VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidateEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increasesPaid 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 VALicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingWork Schedule: Flexible with on call responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr