Anesthesiologist - VA Maryland Health Care System

The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is seeking a full-time B/C Anesthesiologist to join an expanding clinical, education and research facility.

Candidates with subspecialty experience in vascular, neurosurgical, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and acute pain management are particularly encouraged to apply; qualified generalists are also sought. Our facility is the major tertiary care referral center offering a full range of inpatient, outpatient and primary care services for veterans living in Maryland and adjacent states.

The VAMHCS maintains a close affiliate with the University of Maryland, School of Medicine (SOM). Our Department of Anesthesiology provides perioperative, critical care and pain management services to a diverse and complex population of veterans. Surgical specialties include general, orthopedic, neurosurgical, thoracic, vascular, urologic, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, podiatric and gynecologic

Clinical duties include: patient care, didactic and clinical instruction to residents and medical students, and supervision of CRNAs and other professionals. Administrative, clinical research and leadership opportunities are available. Participation in the academic missions of the SOM is encouraged. Faculty appointment in the SOM will be commensurate with academic credentials.

Call: 1:8 (home call)

Requirements:

• Full and unrestricted MD/DO license
• U.S. Citizen
• BC Anesthesiologist
• Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, committed to Veterans, colleagues, residents, students and advance practitioner education.

Benefits:

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

About the Area: As a modern health care facility, the Baltimore VA Medical Center offers Veterans state-of-the-art technology and clinical services. The Baltimore VA Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services. The Baltimore VA Medical Center is located in a vibrant city neighborhood on the campus of the University of Maryland at Baltimore and is within walking distance of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore Ravens), Lexington Market and the Inner Harbor.