Summary

The Section Chief of Anesthesia will report directly to the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC) Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent should be an anesthesiologist with regional anesthesia experience. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the general anesthesia pool to include any float anesthesiologists.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the

Basic Requirements:

as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement
Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: VHA experience preferred
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Physical Requirements: A physical examination prior to placement is required
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx
2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

"MAJOR DUTIES OR RESPONSBILITIES: a.
Develop policies and guidelines relating to general anesthesia section.
b.
Evaluate and recommend privileges for anesthesiologists and participate in the OPPE/FPPE section process; c.
Discuss anesthesia and pain management events and participates in Quality Assurance/Quality Insurance evaluations and set processes to improve patient safety and standard operating procedures.
d.
Develop anesthesia safety rules that follow regulations and standards regarding the safe administration of anesthetics.
e.
Participate as a member of Leadership committee(s) to determine the future development of the Anesthesia section.
f.
Assure staff availability.
g.
Assists with Scheduling and leave determination to promote best functionality and performance of the anesthetizing locations.
h.
Assure compliance with medication protocols adherence and controlled substance inspection procedures (CSIP).
i.
Develop fiscally sound plans for necessary anesthesia equipment and personnel to provide services in all locations as well as evaluate proposals for section expansion.
j.
Act as the direct supervisor of all anesthesiologists, Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), medical instrument techs, physician assistants and administrative staff.
k.
Clearly communicate new policies, departmental section goals with the staff.
l.
Openly communicate any issues with FxHCC Leadership.
m.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Work Schedule: TBD based on site needs Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting."