Anesthesiologist - School of Medicine (M60441)

Anesthesiologist (M60441)
VCU Health Department of Anesthesiology
Tappahannock, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible anesthetic and critical care to our patients, to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching. 

Chief Purpose of this position: Provide care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Teaching: Provides “bedside” clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the department at this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair.
• Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization.
• Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, university or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. the department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels.
• Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main OR and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center.
  

Required Qualifications: 

• MD or DO degree
• ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology and/or certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Eligible for employment in the United States
• Good communication, clinical and teaching skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
  

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Read VCU's notice of non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, the most recent facility to join VCU Health's academic health system, offers  state-of-the-art medical care and compassionate professionals for this community we serve. With a wide variety of services, ranging from traditional hospital care to intensive care, includes sophisticated diagnostics and physician specialists in most fields.  Part of an integrated health system network, we currently touching over 2 million lives annually. Serving Eastern Virginia since 1915, Tappahannock offers a variety of services and programs including:

• Cancer Care
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Emergency Services
• Gastroenterology
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedics
• Pain Management
• Physical Therapy
• Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders
• Urology
• Wound Care

Just an hour’s drive from Richmond or Fredericksburg sits Tappahannock, Virginia. Located along the Rappahannock River in the Northern Neck region, this community is home to beautiful waterfront vistas, and offers historic charm and small-town familiarity with plenty of shopping, dining and recreational activities. Tappahannock’s historic downtown comes alive with year-round activities that include a robust farmer’s market, live musical performances throughout the summer, and a charming holiday parade.

The community offers abundant housing, quality schools, a low cost of living, and lush pastural land. Life in Tappahannock centers around the river, which provides residents with opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and crabbing, and picturesque parks with great sunrise views. Discover the historical charm and tranquility that comes with life in Tappahannock.