The Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Washington DC is seeking a highly qualified  Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist full-time. The position requires a successful completion of an adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellowship program as well as training in Transesophageal Echocardiography. The Candidate must have Certification, or he/she is in the process to acquire Certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography. A candidate with a Testamur status might be considered. The candidate should have a broad clinical experience and interest in practicing in a complex and high-acuity clinical environment.

The Washington DC VAMC provides best-practice surgical and procedural care to veterans ranging from common outpatient procedures to complex surgeries (general surgery, ENT, urologic, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic, vascular, gynecologic, GI, EP etc.). Priority is given to candidates with additional training and/or experience in the following anesthesia subspecialties:

1. Perioperative anesthesia services.
2. Acute perioperative pain management.
3. Advanced cardiothoracic anesthesia training. Applicants must have a strong desire to teach residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists, and other learners in the VA system.

Responsibilities include:

• Cardiac volume about 130 open heart cases a year and about 60 thoracic cases a year distributed among the other two cardiac staff.
• Opportunities to maintain TEE certification in collaboration with cardiology dpt
• Family friendly schedule with 8 – 10 hours days on a rotating basis.
• General call approximately 1 day per week and every 8^th  Call is from home after ORs finish for the day, which is approximately 7pm, with post-call day off.
• Cardiac call is one week at a time-shared between 3 cardiac MDs.  Call back rate is incredibly rare (< 5 per year).
• Wide range of other cases including Ortho, ENT, Gen Surg, Vascular, Gyn, Urology, Plastics, Ophtho
• Off-site cases include GI, EP, Bronch, IR.  Potential to expand EP to include TAVRs, Mitra-Clips, Watchman, etc.
• Fantastic group of Cardiac Team made up of Cardiac Surgeons and CRNAs who work very well together in a team environment
• Opportunity to work with Anesthesia Residents & SRNAs on Cardiac, Regional, Off-Site and Advanced General rotations.
• Ability for dedicated non-clinical time for academic activities, echo reading, research
• Academic appointment with George Washington University

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):  This position is eligible for  the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),  a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:  Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Pay:  Competitive salary,370K-400K, plus incentive,  regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:  50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement:  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance:  Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure:  full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME:  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice:  Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract:  No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightin

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The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

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