Chief, Anesthesiologist

Chief, Anesthesiologist

VAMC Martinsburg

General Description of Assigned Duties

Anesthesiologists are fully licensed independent practitioners who provide perioperative medical care, anesthesia, pain management, and critical care services. They practice within the scope of their privileges as approved by the Medical Staff and Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS). Serves as the Chief of Anesthesia, within the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The selectee performs direct medical care in their specialty and assists the Chief of Staff in supervising the Anesthesia Services. The selectee must be Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesia and have authoritative intensive knowledge in the area of Anesthesia. Selectee will supervise other Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Physician Assistants.

As Chief of Anesthesia, the selectee is :

• Is responsible for on-call services (includes nights, weekends and holidays). Weather essential when on call or post call.
• Facilitates patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• The position exercises full operational responsibility as first level supervisor.

Plans and adjust daily assignments for supervised staff assigned to the clinic and operating rooms.

An anesthesiologist may perform the following functions independently unless otherwise specified :

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations for anesthesia risk.

Provide general, regional, neuraxial, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and sedation.

Monitor physiologic parameters and adjust anesthetic depth accordingly.

Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU / ICU settings.

Provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

Perform acute and chronic pain evaluations.

Provide anesthesia in procedural suites (endoscopy, interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, etc.).

Medical Staff Functions :

Education :

Research :

Supervisory Controls

The selectee performs work with guidance from the Chief of Surgery and / or Chief / Deputy Chief of Staff.

Qualifications Requirements

See VA Handbook 5005, Staffing, Part 2, Chapter 2, Title 38 Appointments.

Customer Services Requirements

Employ patient-centered care that upholds the values of the VA, supports the patient Personal Health Plan and serves the needs of the patient to achieve health goals. In the Imaging Service, key factors include timely service, courtesy and effective communication and collaboration with the patient, family and medical center staff. Handle conflicts and problems constructively and appropriately.

Age, Development, and Cultural Needs of Patients Requirement

Demonstrate knowledge of age specific care, including knowledge of physical and physiologic changes associated with aging, aspects of growth and development, and appropriate adaptations in interpersonal interaction and processes to meet unique patient requirements in these different life stages. Awareness and sensitivity to individual needs of patients related to cultural factors, including aspects of patient experience and perspective related to military service.

Computer Security Requirement

Protect printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Protect the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes.

Sensitivity Level : Low Risk

Bargaining Unit : Yes

Compensation Information :

$375000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / AnnuallyDetails :

Total Reward Benefits approximate $93,000