We are seeking a passionate and skilled Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our Anesthesiology Service. This full-time position offers the chance to provide top-tier anesthetic care for complex cardiac cases, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to academic excellence through our affiliation with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. The successful candidate will have completed a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship and possess expertise in TAVR and structural heart disease. Provide a comprehensive range of anesthesiology services, particularly for cardiac cases, including valve surgeries, CABG, and TAVR.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop Comprehensive Anesthetic Plans : Create tailored anesthetic plans for complex cardiac cases, ensuring the highest standards of care.
- Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care : Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic evaluations, manage anesthesia during procedures, and provide diligent post-anesthesia care.
- Supervise and Mentor : Guide and supervise residents and CRNAs, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
- Monitor and Respond : Closely monitor patients throughout the anesthesia process.
- Participate in Cardiac Call Schedule : Be an active participant in the cardiac call schedule, ensuring availability for urgent and emergency cases.
- Collaboration and Team Meetings : Engage in preoperative evaluations and cardiac team meetings, contributing your expertise to multidisciplinary discussions.
- Maintain Professional Standards : Stay current with continuing education, maintain certification and licensure, and adhere to all safety protocols, especially regarding infection control and patient confidentiality.
- Research and Education : Contribute to clinical and / or laboratory research and deliver lectures or one-on-one instruction as a faculty member of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
- Precision in Procedures : Execute precise techniques such as insertion of intravenous lines, arterial lines, central lines, regional anesthesia, and transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).
Work Schedule : Variable, 4 days per week, 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm (some flexibility considered)
Qualifications :
U.S. CitizenMD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicineCurrent unrestricted licenseMust have completed residency in an accredited core specialtyCardiac Anesthesiology FellowshipBC / BEBenefits :
Salary Range : $353,000-$400,000PTO : days of PTO annually (26 / 13 days of annual / sick leave, 11 holidays)Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor BenefitsUp to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CMEPublic Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramService without strings : No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.Education Debt Reduction Program is Authorized : Program that reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000 tax-free for up to five years.UCLA Facility Appointment : Opportunity for a faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine