Description
Section Chief for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management
VA Maryland Health Care System – Baltimore VAMC – Baltimore, MD
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is a Level I tertiary multi-campus teaching facility affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and over 100 educational institutions. Located next to the University of Maryland Medical Center with a walkway connecting the two facilities, the medical center maintains an active affiliation with the University in the sharing of staff, resources, and technology. Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services. As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the medical center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services, and research programs. It is home to the world's first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system.
The VAMHCS is currently seeking a full-time, board-certified, fellowship-trained Anesthesiologist with specialized skills and expertise in regional anesthesia and acute pain management.
The Section Chief for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management will direct the newly created VAMHCS Acute Pain Service and have responsibilities as a Staff Anesthesiologist. They will supervise two advanced practice nurses, one nurse coordinator, administrative staff, and trainees – all dedicated full-time to the Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Service.
Benefits:
Whether you're interested in academics, research, or a better work/life balance, you'll find the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) has a lot to offer, including the unmatched satisfaction you'll get from caring for those who have served our country.
In addition to competitive pay and FREE liability protection, the VA also offers a robust benefit plan that includes:
208 hours paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
104 hours paid sick leave each year (with unlimited carryover)
11 Federal holidays per year with pay
40 hours paid absence to attend approved CME courses
Insurance:
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options
Long-term care insurance is available as an option
Federal Retirement Plan:
VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of:
FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension)
Social Security benefits
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
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