Anesthesiology Physician

Anesthesiology Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary :

Anesthesiology Physicians at the VA Medical Center deliver advanced anesthesia care to improve Veteran patient outcomes through comprehensive pre, peri, and post-anesthesia assessments and individualized care plans. They collaborate with surgical teams to provide spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia, manage emergency airway situations, and uphold compliance and quality assurance standards. The role includes leadership, mentorship, and participation in process improvements within the department to enhance patient safety and care quality.

VA physicians lead change toward greater progress in Veteran care spanning all areas of medicine. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research opportunities, they challenge the boundaries of healthcare to develop innovative treatment options that improve patient outcomes. VA fosters excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving physicians the tools they need to serve Veterans best.

The Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking an Anesthesiologist . The Anesthesiologist is accountable to the Chief of Surgery and is responsible for providing the most effective delivery of anesthesia care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Duties will include but are not limited to : pre-anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and regional anesthesia in collaboration with other anesthesiologists; perform thorough pre / peri / post-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthesia patient care plans; emergency airway management in the hospital, placement of intravenous catheters and intra-arterial lines and on-call responsibilities commensurate with other anesthesiologist in the department. The Anesthesiologist will assist with process improvement and quality assurance activities specific to the department.

Keywords :

anesthesiology, anesthesia care, preoperative assessment, perioperative management, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, regional anesthesia, emergency airway management, quality assurance, Veteran healthcare