Anesthesiologist- Physician

<p>The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to the Required Documents section below. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Anesthesiologist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical and non-surgical procedures. This person will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Did you know that the Fort Wayne-metro area has one of the lowest costs of living, the highest quality of education, the friendliest neighbors, and beautiful landscapes! Miles of running and bike trails have been added yearly and we have proximity to great state and national parks, covered bridges, and beautiful countryside. Let the sun rise on your new Indiana home! We are close to many professional sports teams and are a hop, skip and a jump away from:(2hrs to Indianapolis) (3hrs to Chicago) (2.5 hrs. to Detroit, MI) (2.5 hrs. to Grands Rapid, MI)This position is located in the Surgical Care Service Line and will be located at the Fort Wayne campus. Qualified applicants will be referred as resumes are received. VANIHCS offers a competitive salary, incentives and excellent federal government benefits. As a VA physician, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. Responsibilities: This position is for a board-certified anesthesiologist who is fully able to function independently in an operating room (OR) and on call. This is a traditional OR based position for an energetic and well-trained clinician.Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Perioperative anesthetic care to patients encompassing all ASA physical statuses Preoperative assessments, including early consultations Intraoperative direct patient care PACU care and appropriate post-op ward care when needed Providing anesthetic care for general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, podiatry, and women's health (gynecology). Regional outpatient anesthesia skills are a requirement for this position (fellowship not required) Provide non OR anesthesia in gastroenterology (endoscopy, ERCP), pulmonology (bronchoscopy), cardiology (cardioversion), and mental health (ECT) Occasional acute pain management, e.g. epidural blood patches, PCA consultations (fellowship training not required) Provide expert support for OORAM (out of OR airway management) emergencies at the NIHCS Participating in ongoing improvement for program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to delivery of quality anesthetic care as requested by the NIHCS leadership. Hours: Mon-Friday 0800-430 pm based on a 20 hr work week schedule Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Paid Time Off: Annual leave 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.