South Texas Veterans Health Care System – Critical Care Anesthesiologist at Department of Veteran Affairs

South Texas Veterans Health Care System – Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of America's heroes?

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join our team and provide exceptional care to our nation's veterans. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients throughout their surgical journey.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the most effective anesthetic care across the hospital, consistently exceeding compliance standards.
• Perform a comprehensive range of anesthesia services, including pre-operative assessments, intraoperative management and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, adhering to Joint Commission standards.
• Provide anesthesia-related direct care in various settings, including operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units (PACU), intensive care units (ICU), and clinics.
• Collaborate with nurses, CRNAs, medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Conduct patient examinations, review medical histories, and utilize diagnostic tests to assess surgical and procedural risks.
• Administer various types of anesthesia (local, intravenous, spinal, caudal) during medical procedures.
• Coordinate anesthesia administration with surgeons during operating room procedures.
• Provide and maintain life support, manage airways as necessary, and prepare patients for emergency surgery, leveraging your critical care experience.
• Determine patient readiness for transfer to other units or discharge following surgery.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: You'll have the privilege of serving those who bravely served our country.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary range of $390,000-$399,000 per year, commensurate with experience, to include call coverage. Enjoy a predictable work schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with call coverage one week per month and occasional on-call throughout the week and weekends. Our comprehensive benefits package promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Thriving San Antonio: Enjoy the vibrant culture, rich history, and endless culinary delights that San Antonio has to offer!

Benefits that give meaning to the term Work/Life Balance!

• Competitive salary and benefits package. $300,00 - $399,000
• Education debt repayment program (EDPR $40,000/Yr. up to 5 years for a total of $200,000) TAX FREE.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
• Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid for by VA.  
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Term Life Insurance, family and additional coverage options are available.
• Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)- A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security Benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE Basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan with up to five percent government matching contributions.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave. 13 Days paid sick leave per year. 10 Federal Holidays with Pay. 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Critical Care Anesthesiologist.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Join us and embark on a rewarding career serving our nation's veterans!