Anesthesiologist - Methodist Hospital Metropolitan - Full Time

NAPA, the largest anesthesia provider in the country, is coming to San Antonio, TX. We have a great opportunity to work in the HCA Methodist Healthcare system. Methodist Healthcare is a 378-bed facility with 12 Operating Suites. Methodist Healthcare System is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries, South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care, contributing $976 million since 1995; and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of health care services.

Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan is one of the system’s nine acute care hospitals in the Methodist system, San Antonio's largest health system. Located near downtown San Antonio, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan provides a complete range of health care services to the many neighborhoods and businesses that border its centralized location. HCA Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of health care services and one of the most successful systems. You will be providing services in one location, and it will not be necessary to drive all over town following surgeons.

SURGICAL CENTER: Our surgeons use robot-assisted technology to perform general surgeries and complex procedures. Our staff is well-versed in various complex surgeries, including neurological, orthopedic and weight loss procedures.

CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES: We offer a full range of cardiovascular treatments, including the latest open-heart surgery techniques. Our accredited cardiac catheterization lab has performed over 8,500 procedures. We have a renowned CTO/PCI program, and we are an accredited Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Institute. We have earned the National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology Heartcare Center.

EMERGENCY SERVICES: We had over 56,000 ER visits in 2021. We offer preadmission testing at our ER and at our free-standing emergency room at the Quarry in Alamo Heights.

SUZELL WALLER WOMEN’S PAVILION: Features seven antepartum beds, 16 labor-and delivery suites, 35 postpartum rooms and 16 Level III NICU beds. We have a dedicated entrance and OB emergency department. Our building is designated as a Level III Maternal and NICU facility.

We are building something very special that you should take a look at. Our goal is to bring together a collegial group of anesthesia staff built upon fairness and transparency while practicing at the highest level. If you are looking for a job where you are treated equally in a leading healthcare system, under the country's largest anesthesia provider, in a vibrant city then this is the job for you.

Awards

Case Assignments

Diverse case mix which includes general surgeries and complex procedures, OB, GYN, GI, IR, Neuro, Ortho, Bariatrics, with minimal trauma (Level 3). You will not be performing pediatric cases.

Shifts

Full time employment

Team

Leadership

Team Highlights

Our physicians work collaboratively with anesthetists in a care team model. With our care team model, we focus on ensuring that everyone has a voice, while supporting, respecting, and helping to deliver care excellence.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
• Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

• M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• ECFMG and FLEX
• Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
• Currently licensed as a physician

Lifestyle

San Antonio, TX:

Located in the Texas hill country, San Antonio is the nation's 7th largest city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. As a major city in south-central Texas, San Antonio has a rich colonial heritage, art history, and an amazing food and music scene. It is situated at the headwaters of the San Antonio River on the Balcones Escarpment, about 80 miles southwest of Austin. The cost of living is slightly lower than the national average. Families appreciate having year-round access to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio. Also, foodies enjoy every genre of cuisine from food trucks in Southtown to the beloved Tex-Mex and barbecue fare.

• Area Attractions:
  • San Antonio River Walk
  • The Alamo
  • Sea World San Antonio
  • Home to the NBA Spurs
• Schools and Colleges:
  • Trinity University, The University of Texas at San Antonio, St. Mary’s University, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
  • Riverside Park Elementary School, The Montessori School of San Antonio, Circle School
• Cost of Living:
  • Texas has no income tax

Total Rewards

• Salary: $485K with up to $40K in additional call shifts and overtime pay.
• Sign On package: $100K
• Loan repayment or training assistance program funding options available
• Generous paid time off 8 weeks
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities

North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) has evolved through more than 30 years to become a leader in anesthesia and perioperative services. Single specialty and clinician-led, we remain committed to our mission of delivering exceptional patient experiences, every day. At NAPA, we cultivate leaders, promote work-life balance, and celebrate diversity. We know your success promotes our success, and we give you the tools and programs to achieve your goals. With flexibility, a collegial and collaborative environment, a wide range of market-leading benefits, and career opportunities from coast-to-coast, your future is waiting at NAPA.