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Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed - West Los Angeles VAMC
Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed - West Los Angeles VAMCDepartment of Veteran Affairs • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed - West Los Angeles VAMC

Cardiac Anesthesiologist Needed - West Los Angeles VAMC

Department of Veteran Affairs • Los Angeles, CA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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. Citizen
  • MD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
  • Current unrestricted license
  • Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
  • Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship
  • BC / BE

    • Benefits and Features :

  • Salary Range : $353,000-$400,000
  • PTO : 50-55 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 Benefits
  • Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Service without strings : No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.
  • Education Debt Reduction Program reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000
  • UCLA Facility Appointment : Opportunity for a faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
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