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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Anesthesiology
Department Summary:
The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the
best possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, to
advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and
perioperative medicine and training the next generation of
anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs
along with medical student teaching.
Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking candidates
for the role of Anesthesiologists to provide care to patients at
VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate.
This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic
care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care,
therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of
chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as
assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Provides “bedside” clinical teaching of
residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others.
Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the Department at
this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff
meetings as required by Chair
Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and
other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines
of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials
depending upon interest and area of specialization
Service: May serve on various departmental, School of
Medicine, University or VCU Health System committees as requested
by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department
stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution
and fosters community service at all levels
Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to
patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main
Operating Rooms and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as appropriate.
Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical
center
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- ABA Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and/or
certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Good communication, clinical and teaching skills
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse
faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a
faculty member at VCU
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: PRN
ORP Eligible: N/A
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Restricted : No
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss
Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org