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Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of America's heroes?
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join our team and provide exceptional care to our nation's veterans. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients throughout their surgical journey.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver the most effective anesthetic care across the hospital, consistently exceeding compliance standards.
- Perform a comprehensive range of anesthesia services, including pre-operative assessments, intraoperative management and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, adhering to Joint Commission standards.
- Provide anesthesia-related direct care in various settings, including operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units (PACU), intensive care units (ICU), and clinics.
- Collaborate with nurses, CRNAs, medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conduct patient examinations, review medical histories, and utilize diagnostic tests to assess surgical and procedural risks.
- Administer various types of anesthesia (local, intravenous, spinal, caudal) during medical procedures.
- Coordinate anesthesia administration with surgeons during operating room procedures.
- Provide and maintain life support, manage airways as necessary, and prepare patients for emergency surgery, leveraging your critical care experience.
- Determine patient readiness for transfer to other units or discharge following surgery.
- Make a Difference: You'll have the privilege of serving those who bravely served our country.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary range of $390,000-$399,000 per year, commensurate with experience, to include call coverage. Enjoy a predictable work schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with call coverage one week per month and occasional on-call throughout the week and weekends. Our comprehensive benefits package promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Thriving San Antonio: Enjoy the vibrant culture, rich history, and endless culinary delights that San Antonio has to offer!
- Competitive salary and benefits package. $300,00 - $399,000
- Education debt repayment program (EDPR $40,000/Yr. up to 5 years for a total of $200,000) TAX FREE.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
- Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid for by VA.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Term Life Insurance, family and additional coverage options are available.
- Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)- A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security Benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE Basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan with up to five percent government matching contributions.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave. 13 Days paid sick leave per year. 10 Federal Holidays with Pay. 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
- Minimum two years of experience as a Critical Care Anesthesiologist.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation Information:
$300000.0 / Annually - $300000.0 / Annually
Starting At: 300000.0 Annually
Up To: 399999.0 Annually
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