Physician Anesthesiologist (Job Location: Columbia, MO)

Overview

Physician Anesthesiologist (Job Location: Columbia, MO) at International SOS Government Medical Services. This position is contingent on contract award. This position is located in Columbia, MO and will support the US Department Of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide anesthesia services as outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Be present on time for any scheduled clinics or surgeries as documented by physical presence in the clinic or operating room at the scheduled start time.
• Provide comprehensive clinical anesthesiology services including patients undergoing cardiac surgery, orthopedic joint replacement, and major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic and ophthalmologic operations.
• Provide clinical care of patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal and radiological suites.
• Provide primary coverage for all patients in the surgical intensive care, short stay unit, acute and chronic pain management services, diagnostic transesophageal echocardiography for medical and surgical patients, and emergency airway management.
• Provide consultative services at the patient’s bedside if the patient is not ambulatory, and in the clinic setting if the patient is able to report to the outpatient clinic.
• Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.
• Provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all Anesthesiology clinical or surgical patients.
• Provide notification of test results for patients receiving care in accordance with VA directives.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the VA facility Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the VA facility Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.
• Complete the appropriate QM and PI documentation pertaining to all procedures, complications and outcome of examinations.
• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Complete required organizational compliance education for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a physician from a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Experience

• Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia including review of history and physical exams.
• Medical management of patients during peri-operative period who are under physical and emotional distress.
• Management of post-anesthetic recovery including procedural pain.
• Supervise and administer general anesthesia.
• Supervise and administer regional anesthesia.
• Anesthesia for cardiac operations utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Ventilator management, metabolic and hemodynamic management.
• Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and moderate sedation.
• NORAM and diagnostic/therapeutic blocks.
• Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Non-invasive cardiovascular evaluation, including electrocardiography.

Education Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods; may require bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

Documents Required for Submission

• Resume
• Board Certification
• License
• DEA
• NPI
• ACLS/BLS
• Letter of Commitment

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Pay range is based on factors including experience and market data. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401k, PTO and annual bonus where applicable. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with federal, state, and local minimum wage laws and is an equal opportunity employer.