Physician-Anesthesiologist

To 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.

01Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), 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.

Exceptions: 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 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.

In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

02Preferred Experience

Board certified/board eligible Experience working with Trainees (Anesthesia residents and Student Nurse Anesthetists). Experience working in a collaborative team model of anesthesia care. Demonstrate the ability to perform the clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques.

Demonstrate the ability to share expertise within or beyond the facility through leadership or as an active participant in interdisciplinary groups (e.g., committees, task forces, projects, formal teaching, publications, or other professional activities). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and the offer is accepted, the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. The 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.

VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/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 ([email protected]), 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 moonlighting General areas of responsibility: Performs pre-anesthetic evalutions, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan, deliverer of all forms of anesthesia, and provides intra- and post-operative care to patients.

As part of "Code Blue" Team, provides emergency airway and resuscittion management throughout the facility and establishes effective working relations with all levels of staff throughout the MEDVAMC. Routine Professional Duties: The 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 Provide 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 Provide 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 Ensure 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 Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with additional late shifts and on-call responsibilities, including weekends, as scheduled.