VA Anesthesiologist $350K-$400K | Buffalo, NY

Position Overview

Join the Veterans Health Administration as a Staff Anesthesiologist at the Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo, NY. Provide comprehensive anesthetic care in a VA medical center with opportunities for teaching University of Buffalo students and residents. Competitive federal salary of $350,000 - $400,000 per year, recruitment/relocation incentive up to 50% over 2 years, and Education Debt Reduction Program up to $200,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-operative patient assessment and preparation for anesthesia.
• Administration of anesthesia for surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
• Perioperative monitoring and management of homeostasis.
• Diagnosis and treatment of painful syndromes.
• Clinical management and teaching of resuscitation.
• Respiratory function evaluation and therapy.
• Supervision and teaching of medical/paramedical personnel.
• Research collaboration and quality improvement.
• Administrative involvement and on-call coverage required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) from accredited institution.
• Board certification preferred (full-time CME reimbursement requires it).
• Unrestricted U.S. medical license.
• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens in exceptional cases).
• Proficient in English; pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Facility Details

• Location: Buffalo, NY VA Medical Center.
• Academic affiliation with University of Buffalo for teaching residents and students.
• Teaching hospital environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $350,000 - $400,000 annually.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Up to 50% for 2 years of service.
• EDRP: Up to $200,000 student loan repayment.
• PTO: 50-55 days/year (26 annual, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays + 5 CME days).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) + 401K with up to 5% VA match.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, long-term care.
• CME: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement.
• Malpractice: 100% paid with tail coverage.
• No employment contract; no restrictions on moonlighting.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (compressed schedules available).
• On-call coverage required.

How to Apply

Apply via USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/847712700. Submit CV/resume using VA's standard clinical resume template.