Anesthesiologist General School of Medicine

Mission or Goal of Unit: TheDepartment of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possibleanesthetic care to our patients, to advancing research and qualityimprovement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the nextgeneration of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programsalong with medical student teaching.Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking candidates to provide general anesthesia care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair's delegate. This includespreanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds,resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, andconsultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurseanesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair's delegatePosition Responsibilities: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.Required Qualifications:MD or DOdegreeABABoard eligible/certified in Anesthesiology Eligible for unrestrictedmedical licensure in VirginiaEligible for employment inthe United StatesGood communication,clinical and teaching skillsDemonstratedexperience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and studentenvironment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPosition Type: ClinicalFull time equivalent: 100Tenure: IneligibleRank: OpenMonths: 12Department:SOM- AnesthesiologySalary: CommensurateORP Eligibility: NOContact Information:Contact Name: Trevia RichardsonContact Email: Trevia.Richardson@vcuhealth.orgContact Phone: