Physician-Anesthesiologist

Job TitleAnesthesiologistJob DescriptionThe Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.BenefitsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Sharon.Rogers@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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 $2,500 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 moonlightingGeneral Areas Of ResponsibilityPerforms pre-anesthetic evaluations, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan, delivers all forms of anesthesia, and provides intra- and post-operative care to patients. As part of "Code Blue" Team, provides emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility and establishes effective working relations with all levels of staff throughout the MEDVAMC.Routine Professional DutiesThe Staff Anesthesiologist:Translates the principles of Anesthesia practice into appropriate patient care.Performs the pre-anesthetic patient care to include history and physical, in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques, pre-operative consults and data, performs a patient evaluation, exam, and provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements.Prepares the patient operating and/or procedural area.Performs post-anesthesia management of patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).Communicates to anesthetic risks, benefits, and options to the patient room and share expertise.Provides consults and assistance for acute and chronic pain problems, difficult invasive line placement, and airway or ventilation.Administers inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and topical anesthetics and continuously evaluates the patient's physical status and response to anesthesia.Ensures timely and accurate anesthetic record charting and anesthesia service documentation.Blends technology, skills, and competency for the advancement of Anesthesia techniques, pharmacology and equipment.Practices with colleagues and peers including guiding and training residents, doctoral-level nurse anesthesia students and medical students.Participates in the developments audit processes.Work ScheduleMonday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with additional late shifts and on-call responsibilities, including weekends, as scheduled.