Fee Basis Anesthesiologist

The Evansville, IN VA Health Care Center is seeking a Fee Basis Anesthesiologist to join their Anesthesia Service. Note: The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty.

The attending anesthesiologist is charged with delivering the best possible anesthesia care to our Veteran outpatients. This care must be delivered in accordance with hospital policy and must meet community standards. The attending anesthesiologist performs pre-operative and pre-procedural anesthetic risk assessment. Evaluation includes obtaining relevant history, performing physical examination, reviewing vital signs, lab values and all other relevant diagnostic studies prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical record. Sites of responsibility include providing patient care in the Operating Room, PACU, Intensive Care Unit, Pain Clinic, IR Suite, GI Suite, and other locations as required. The attending anesthesiologist provides direct anesthesia services including the administration of anesthetic agents, and performance of duties including but not limited to: Peripheral IV placement, arterial catheter placement, central venous catheter placement, and placement of related invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices. Participation in the anesthesia pre-operative assessment clinic. Supervision of CRNAs in provision of anesthesia team care. Maintains ACLS and BLS certification. Responsible for providing objective information regarding risks and benefits of relevant anesthetic treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient, legal guardian, or next of kin prior to administering said treatments. Performs face-to-face consultations and e-consultations as requested. Works effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals while treating them with respect and dignity. Complies with information security policy and procedures. Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patient. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and diseases process and the ability to provide care based upon age and disease related factors as specified on the competence assessment checklist. Uses the best available procedures and performs them at or above national statistical levels. Maintains skill in use of the VA electronical medical record. Work Schedule: There is no set work schedule. Services are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility. Pay: Based on approved pay rates per task or service. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.