Biloxi MS Anesthesiologist Staff Physician

Position Information: 

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi Mississippi is seeking a Board Certified (BC) / Board Eligible (BE) Anesthesiologist to join our Healthcare Team in providing the full scope of patient anesthesia care, evaluation, management and consultation in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-surgical patient-care continuum in collaboration and communication with patient medical team. GCVHCS is a tertiary care facility classified at Clinical Referral Level 1c, and teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, psychology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, extended care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Work Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

• U.S. Citizenship (Non-Citizens May Be Considered)
• Current, active & unencumbered U.S. State Medical License
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anesthesiology Physician Specialty

Community Information: 

Lying on the beautiful Gulf Coast of southern Mississippi, Biloxi lies directly on the Mississippi Sound and is a principal city of the Gulfport-Biloxi Metropolitan area, which has a combined population of 421,916. With its French Colonial roots, Biloxi is one of the oldest communities in the country, having first been settled in 1699, yet continues its charm, culture, cuisine and welcoming southern attractiveness to both visitors and residents alike, and remains a favored vacation destination due to its proximity to coastal beaches and breezes, mild winters and warm summer days. Today, the city is a cultural melting pot, with a year ’round schedule of celebrations, set against a backdrop of sugar-white sand beaches, great deep-sea or freshwater fishing, an array of championship golf courses, museums and historic sites, tantalizing seafood restaurants, and the excitement of 24-hour, non-stop casino resorts.

Benefits and Features:

• VA offers industry leading benefits that support favorable work-life-family balance & satisfaction
• Expected Annual Salary Range of $340,000 to $380,000 & up to $15,000 Annual Performance Bonus
• A Recruitment / Relocation Incentive may be available for highly qualified applicants
• This position is approved for Education Debt Reduction Program up to $200,000 for qualified loans
• Annual Paid Time Off: 26-Days’ vacation with pay, 13 Days sick leave, & 11 Federal holidays observed
• Health-Dental-Vision-Life Insurance Plans available with premiums partially paid by Government
• Federal Employees Retirement System & Thrift Savings Plan (401k-type plan) with 5% matching

About the VA:

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. VA – The Best Care Anywhere for Veterans! 

To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further:

For information and consideration, please email your Cover Letter & Curriculum Vitae to Dave Aragon, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, david.aragon@va.gov or call (702) 675-5761.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The Best Care and the Best Careers…The mission of the Veterans Healthcare System is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services. To accomplish this mission, the VA needs to be a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that provides excellence in health care value, excellence in service as defined by its customers, and excellence in education and research, and needs to be an organization characterized by exceptional accountability and by being an employer of choice.

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System… consists of a VHA facility in Biloxi, Mississippi. TVA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS also has Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and/or Outpatient Clinics in Mobile, Alabama; and Pensacola and Panama City, Florida, serving the four counties along the Alabama Gulf Coast, seven counties along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and the seven counties of the Florida Panhandle.  The VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS is a tertiary care facility classified at Clinical Referral Level Two. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology, education, and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, psychology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, extended care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS is privileged to serve over 50,000 veterans.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast… overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and 26 miles of scenic coastal beaches. Residents can enjoy our world-class golf courses and championship fishing. Take in the artistic and historical museums.  After a day of fun, you can begin an exciting evening with dinner at a local seafood restaurant before heading off to enjoy 24-hour gaming at one of the coast’s casino resorts. Mississippi's Gulf Coast hosts plentiful family attractions and is an ideal place to raise a family. For more information concerning the Biloxi Community, please visit:

http://www.biloxi.ms.us/