What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesiologist Generalist (M67782) - School of Medicine position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
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: We are seeking candidates to 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: Required Qualifications:
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 0.05
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:
Anesthesiology
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Lkeira Johnson
Contact Email: lkeira.johnson@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone:
