Cardiac Anesthesiologist - New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Full Time

Excellent opportunity for an cardiac anesthesiologist to join our group practice in Wilmington, NC, serving a 678-bed tertiary care center

Description
Our practice is based out of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a 678-bed level II trauma center, which serves as a tertiary care center for seven counties in southeastern coastal North Carolina.

We also provide anesthesia services to multiple other locations across the Cape Fear region, including, Caper Fear (Orthopedic) Hospital, Pender Memorial Hospital, Dosher Hospital (Southport), Atlantic SurgiCenter, as well as various office-based settings.

Awards

Case Assignments

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Shifts

Heart call is generally 1:12 but with the next day off.

Team

Leadership

Rob Shakar

Team highlights

Our practice has built a stable team of 26 board-certified, career-committed anesthesiologists. Many of our physicians have fellowship training in cardiovascular, pain management, regional, and pediatric anesthesiology.

We have 12 members of the heart team—4 is fellowship trained.  We have just begun an LVAD program and have a structural heart program (TAVR's, Mitral clips, etc.).

Work in a collegial setting with a devoted team of physicians that are dedicated to patient care and safety.

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

Wilmington, NC:

The old colonial port city of Wilmington, NC, celebrates a rich history. Today, it is also known for its shopping scene, agriculture, and glistening waterfronts. With blossoming flowers all around, this historic town sits along the Cape Fear River to the west and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to the east. Residents can enjoy everything from exploring the draped live oaks that line the city’s National Register Historic District, spanning more than 230 blocks, to taking horse-drawn carriage rides on the old brick-lined streets. They can also soak up sun at beaches just 18 miles away.

• Area Attractions:
  • Battleship North Carolina
  • Airlie Gardens
  • Cameron Art Museum
• Schools and Colleges:
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • Ogden Elementary School, Charles P. Murray Middle School, New Hanover High School

Total Rewards

• Compensation package: $425K
• Generous paid time off
• 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 (in hearts as well as other areas of the hospital)

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.