Physician (Anesthesiology) - Recruitment Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student‑loan repayment program. Applicants must meet specific VHA eligibility requirements and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the basic requirements listed below and any additional requirements noted in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are satisfied. Currently employed VA physicians who met the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree (e.g., DO) from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of graduation.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Residency approval may be:
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited, or
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited, or
  • Other non‑U.S. residency programs followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice, deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
• Physician Residents (PRPs) must hold a full, unrestricted license (not a training license) and may be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; they are not independent practitioners and work under supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Physical Requirements

The work requires standing or walking for a major portion of the day and may involve:

• Standing, walking, twisting, turning, sitting, bending
• Pushing, carrying, and light lifting

Recruitment Incentive

A recruitment incentive has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Duties

• Provide direct peri‑operative anesthetic care and ensure compliance with facility and program standards.
• Perform pre‑operative assessment, intra‑operative anesthesia administration, and post‑anesthesia care monitoring in accordance with national accreditation standards.
• Offer expert consultation and guidance to CRNAs, nursing staff, and other medical personnel regarding anesthesia programs.
• Complete administrative patient‑care tasks such as progress notes, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
• Provide feedback and patient education to patients and families, demonstrating excellence in all facets of care and meeting or exceeding compliance standards.
• Maintain proficiency and privileges in all aspects of anesthesiology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) – see EDRP section.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus up to 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care; many plans can be carried into retirement.
• CME reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year (full‑time with board certification required).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Pay

Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

Work Schedule

• Full‑time: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
• Part‑time: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.