CHIEF ANESTHESIOLOGIST PHYSICIAN

About the Role

The Chief Anesthesiologist serves as a pivotal leader in the direct provision of peri-operative anesthetic care, ensuring the facility and program consistently meet and exceed national accreditation and compliance standards. This role requires a physician proficient and privileged in all aspects of Anesthesiology, acting as an expert consultant and guide for CRNAs, nursing staff, and other medical personnel in the administration of anesthesia programs.

In this position, you will oversee the full spectrum of patient care, from pre-operative assessments to intra-operative anesthetic administration and post-anesthesia monitoring. Beyond clinical duties, the role involves administrative management of patient care, including the completion of progress notes, operative reports, and discharge summaries. You will also be responsible for providing feedback and patient education to patients and their families, demonstrating excellence in every facet of care.

Compensation and Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. This includes a competitive salary with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. The benefits package features 50-55 days of paid time off annually, comprising 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME.

Retirement security is provided through a traditional federal pension (with 5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by the VA. Insurance coverage includes federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care, with many programs carryable into retirement. The role also offers free liability protection with tail coverage for malpractice.

Additional incentives include a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) for highly qualified candidates and an Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment). Board-certified, full-time physicians may also receive up to $1,000 per year for CME reimbursement. Notably, this position operates under a contract-free model with no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Requirements and Eligibility

Candidates must hold a full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. The role operates on a standard work schedule from 07:30 to 16:00.