Physician (Anesthesiologist- Critical Care)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 9/30/2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. 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 $1,000 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 Duties: The provider will be part of a multidisciplinary team within the SICU and will be required to have strong interpersonal interaction skills. The nature of the job requires timely and effective communication with a variety of consultants, the Tele-ICU and surgical services as part of the comprehensive care of patients with critical illness. Assesses and manages critically ill perioperative patients in the surgical intensive care unit. Serves as a patient population of simple to highly complex patients with significant comorbidities who are awaiting or have undergone diverse surgical procedures. Identify and intervene upon patients who have deviated from the expected postoperative recovery trajectory. As necessary, perform routine invasive procedures common to critical care practice areas. The provider will also provide anesthetics for a variety of procedures at the Atlanta VA Health Care System, including major and minor vascular, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, podiatry, plastics, cardiac cases (bring backs on call) and neurosurgical cases. Other duties of the provider will be the preoperative evaluation of patients, postoperative management of patients in recovery, the screening of pain consultation, and out of OR airway management as required during regular duty hours and while on call. May include additional duties delegated by the Associate Chief of Staff of Anesthesiology. Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult/or geriatric patient. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area (s). The individual must demonstrate the knowledge, and or the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1530 Work schedule may change based on the Agency's needs. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this p

Salaire : $124,308 – $400,000/Per Year

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?