VA Anesthesia Opportunity in Fresno, California-Central California at Department of Veteran Affairs

VA Anesthesia Opportunity in Fresno, California-Central California

Anesthesiologist may be responsible for:
* Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia including pre-operative patient exam and assessment.
* Provision of insensibility to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and the management of patients so affected.
* Monitoring and restoration of homeostasis during the perioperative period, as well as homeostasis in the critically ill, injured, or otherwise seriously ill patient.
* Diagnosis and treatment of painful syndromes.
* Clinical management and teaching of cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation.
* Evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy in all its forms.
* Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of performance of both medical and paramedical personnel in anesthesia, respiratory, and critical care.
* Conduct of research and collaboration in research efforts at the clinical and basic science level in order to proactively identify gaps in evidence and practice, then measure the impact of filling these gaps and linking evidence to practice. Relevant research findings and quality improvement results can then be systematically fed back to providers and patients, as appropriate.
* Provides anesthesia-related direct patient care in all functional areas of the OR, PACU, ICU, ward, and out of OR procedural settings as needed.
* Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities necessary for implementation of these responsibilities.
* Involvement in quality improvement efforts.

Up to $200,000 Tax Free Education Debt Reduction Program if approved

Paid Time Off, 55 days per year

• 26 Days  paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
 
• 13 Days  paid sick leave  each year with no limit on accumulation
 
• 11  paid Federal holidays  per year
 
• 5 Days  paid absence  to attend approved CME courses
 
• CME:  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement 
 
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Pension & Government 401(k) Thrift Savings Plan

• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 8.3% of the employees salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7% of the employees salary
 
• Government 401(k) Thrift Savings Plans, automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, max contribution 5% salary
 
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
 
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
 
• VA employees have the option to use  Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
 
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
 
• Long-term care insurance  is available as an option

Let's Connect! 

Greg Salmon, Physician Recruiter gregory.salmon@va.gov