Anesthesiologists for the VA in Minneapolis, MN
We are seeking 1-2 Anesthesiologists to provide On-Call services to support the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
Our company previously held the full-time Anesthesiologist contract at this facility, as well as the current CRNA contract.
IF INTERESTED : Please send
- CV (at least two years of experience)
- License (any state, full & unrestricted)
- ABA certification
- BLS, ACLS (through AHA – we have a source if you need)
- DEA
LOCATION : Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
START DATE and DURATION :
Anticipated start 12 / 01 / 2025 to 11 / 30 / 2026, with extensions possible (understanding that start date may shift due to credentialing, security, notice to your current employer if applicable, etc.)Note : the duration is a contract between us and the Government. Like any other job, if life means you must leave, you just give us 60-day notice. We do not have a non-compete clause.COMPENSATION
(All rates listed are 1099, all-inclusive)
On-Call (from home) : $120 / hourOn-Call Holidays (from home) : $150 / hourCall-Back : $475 / hourEstimated Annual Hours : Approximately 6,244 on-call hours (weekdays, weekends, holidays) and 1,560 call-back hours per year.Example Earnings : One week of call (Monday–Friday plus a weekend) totals $14,160 , with an additional $4,750–$14,250 for 10–30 hours of call-back.Total potential for that week : $18,910–$28,410.Professional Liability Coverage : Med Malpractice + Tail provided.SCHEDULE
Weekday Call : Monday–Friday, 5 : 00 p.m.–7 : 00 a.m.Weekend Call : Saturday, 7 : 00 a.m. through Monday, 7 : 00 a.m.Holiday Call : 7 : 00 a.m.–7 : 00 a.m.SCHEDULE NOTES :
Must be available within 15 min by phone & on-site within 60 minMay not work at another facility during on-call shifts (concurrent call is not acceptable)Be available for phone consultations with VA residents & physiciansThere is a CRNA is on-call simultaneouslyORIENTATION :
A two-week (paid) orientation will be provided for new AnesthesiologistsWeek 1 : will include an introduction to all Operating Rooms & Anesthesia policies & proceduresWeek 2 : new Anesthesiologists will be paired with a staff AnesthesiologistDEPARTMENT :
Hospital is open 24 / 7 / 365Staff makeup is 12 Anesthesiologists & 28 CRNAsOn average, thirteen (13) operating rooms & 2-3 out of OR procedure rooms (GI, Cardiac Cath Lab & IR) staffed dailyAverage annual case load is approximately 6085 cases performed in OR surgical suites & approximately 700 procedures requiring anesthesia support in procedure roomsTYPES OF CASES :
Predominate patient age is 65 – 75, & average ASA is 3 – 5The VA conducts cardiac cases (angioplasty, stents, ablation, open heart, CABS & value repair & replacements), large vascular cases (aneurysms) & cancer surgeries with over 66% of cases classified as major surgery (cardiac surgery, orthopedic joint replacement, & major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic & ophthalmologic operations)Diagnostic TEE for medical & surgical patients, & emergency airway management.MODEL :
Anesthesiologists may personally administer anesthesia or may medically direct CRNAs or anesthesiology residents
NUANCES ABOUT THIS VA CONTRACT :
This is an open Government solicitation, so you may see generic adds for these positions. Solicitation is open source and can be viewed onlineProposals are due to the Government Nov 4th, with award soon after that. We are the likely awardees based on our prior and current work at this facility.Interested and qualified Anesthesiologists must be submitted with the proposal.ABOUT WANDER STAFFING :
Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Major.Not an agency. We don’t lock you in, “claim”, or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.