Cardiac Anesthesiologist Opportunity - West Los Angeles VAMC!
14 days ago
Los Angeles
We are seeking Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our Anesthesiology Service. This full-time position offers the chance to provide top-tier anesthetic care for complex cardiac cases, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to academic excellence through our affiliation with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. The successful candidate will have completed a cardiac anesthesiology fellowship and possess expertise in TAVR and structural heart disease. Provide a comprehensive range of anesthesiology services, particularly for cardiac cases, including valve surgeries, CABG, and TAVR. Key Responsibilities: • Develop Comprehensive Anesthetic Plans: Create tailored anesthetic plans for complex cardiac cases, ensuring the highest standards of care., • Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care: Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic evaluations, manage anesthesia during procedures, and provide diligent post-anesthesia care., • Supervise and Mentor: Guide and supervise residents and CRNAs, fostering a collaborative and educational environment., • Monitor and Respond: Closely monitor patients throughout the anesthesia process., • Participate in Cardiac Call Schedule: Be an active participant in the cardiac call schedule, ensuring availability for urgent and emergency cases., • Collaboration and Team Meetings: Engage in preoperative evaluations and cardiac team meetings, contributing your expertise to multidisciplinary discussions., • Maintain Professional Standards: Stay current with continuing education, maintain certification and licensure, and adhere to all safety protocols, especially regarding infection control and patient confidentiality., • Research and Education: Contribute to clinical and/or laboratory research and deliver lectures or one-on-one instruction as a faculty member of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Qualifications: • U.S. Citizen, • MD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, • Current unrestricted license, • Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty, • Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship, • Salary Range: $353,000-$400,000, • PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays), • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided., • Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits, • Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME, • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, • Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants., • Education Debt Reduction Program is Authorized: Program that reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000 tax-free for up to five years., • UCLA Facility Appointment: Opportunity for a faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine