Physician (Anesthesiologist-Critical and Perioperative Care)
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is looking for an Anesthesiologist that will work in Critical and Perioperative Care. TVHS is a large, vibrant, academic VA practice and many of us are associated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This will be a joint appointment with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine with the primary responsibility at TVHS.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Duties include but are not limited to: Comprehensive medical management of patients to be rendered unconscious or insensitive to pain and stress during surgical, dental, and certain medical procedures including preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative examination, consultation, management, monitoring, evaluation and treatment Management of fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic parameters Resuscitation of patients of all ages Management of malignant hyperthermia Manipulation of body temperature Diagnostic and therapeutic management of acute and limited chronic pain Manipulation of cardiovascular parameters Management of hypovolemia for any cause Provide monitored anesthesia care Deliver sedation and analgesia Management of patient physiology and pathology throughout the perioperative stay Management of ICU care in the SICU Placement of venous catheters Perioperative management of surgical patients admitted to the wards including but not limited to admission consultation, physiologic optimization for surgical procedure, postoperative care and discharge planning Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours are based on needs of the service
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.