Anesthesiology opportunity - Recruitment / Relocation incentive

Anesthesiologist – Beckley VA Medical Center

VA physicians lead change toward greater progress in Veteran care spanning all areas of medicine. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research opportunities, they challenge the boundaries of health care to develop innovative treatment options that improve patient outcomes. VA fosters excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving physicians the tools they need to serve Veterans best.

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The Beckley VA Medical Center is looking for an Anesthesiologist to join our team. The Beckley VAMC is small enough to connect with the patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available. At the Beckley VA Medical Center, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers.

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Subject to change depending on the needs of the service.

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Duties:

• Direction of perioperative anesthetic care to patients
• Preoperative Assessments
• Intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring
• Post-anesthesia Care
• Providing anesthetic care for general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, ophthalmology,
• Diabetic foot and oral surgery in OR, PACU, ICU ward and clinic settings
• Participating in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies, and standards essential to delivery of quality anesthetic care

Benefits:

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized to qualified candidates 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 restrictions on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Subject to change depending on the needs of the service.

“Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.”

Beckley, WV is a hidden gem of a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia. Because of its location, on Interstate 77 & Interstate 79, Beckley is known as the gateway to southern WV. It is rich in natural beauty, sweeping mountain views and cool, and rushing mountain streams.

Beckley is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. We have hiking, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, mountain bicycling, kayaking, and several ski resorts and much more. We have multiple state parks with lots of amenities, as well as the National New River Gorge Park that are located right outside your front door.