kandidatu USA

Physician – Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job for a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, a doctor who gives anesthesia for heart and chest surgery. There are 2 openings at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, Virginia, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job is in-person, with no remote or telework option, and the announcement says the agency prefers fellowship-trained applicants.

2 vacancies

It may close early. This announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Give anesthesia for heart and chest surgery on Veteran patients.
  • Perform procedures such as TEE probe insertion, arterial lines and central lines.
  • Explain risks and benefits and get informed consent before anesthesia.
  • Evaluate patients before surgery and write signed notes in their medical records.
  • Provide recovery care after surgery, including breathing machine and pain management.
  • Take on-call coverage as requested by the Chief of Anesthesiology.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an approved school. You must also have completed an accredited residency that makes you eligible for board certification. Fellowship training in cardiac anesthesiology is preferred.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume
  • Other application documents listed in the Required Documents section
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, C.V. and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration. Veterans' preference applies when qualifications are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your C.V. or resume clearly shows your residency, fellowship and board certification.
  • Have proof of your current, full and unrestricted medical license ready.
  • Check that your ID is REAL ID compliant, since non-compliant state IDs cannot be used for onboarding.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with a variable work schedule. Duties include on-call coverage as requested.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible for an $80,000 per year retention incentive after 90 days of employment and a satisfactory performance review. The announcement also mentions an annual performance bonus.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID required for state IDs)
  • Required seasonal influenza vaccination
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Physical needs: lift up to 35 lbs with aids as needed, and long periods of standing and walking

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$385,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13099064-27-ATG

More jobs like this