Physician - Anesthesiologist – Buffalo NY - Outstanding Benefits at Department of Veteran Affairs

The staff Anesthesiologist is accountable to Chief, Anesthesiology, to provide the most effective delivery of anesthetic care throughout the medical center in compliance with VA and VHA Directives and The Joint Commission accreditation standards.

The staff 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. f. 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.
• Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities necessary for implementation of these responsibilities.
• Involvement in quality improvement efforts.
• May have to provide teaching or trainings for current University of Buffalo students, and residents.
• On-call coverage is required.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Preferred Experience: Completed a residency in Anesthesiology, and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years).

We offer:

Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

Guaranteed salary increases.

One full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at VA.

CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc.

Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided

26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over.

11 Federal holidays with pay

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Learn more about our benefits:   VHA Total Rewards Brochure

If interested, please email CV valencia.lewis-davis@va.gov