VA Anesthesiologist $350K-$380K | Loma Linda, CA

Position Overview

Join the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System as a Physician (Anesthesiologist) at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital. This permanent, intermittent position reports to the Service Chief of Anesthesiology and offers a competitive federal salary of $350,000 - $380,000 per year. Enjoy a scenic location near Los Angeles with proximity to beaches, mountains, and deserts.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-operative patient assessment and preparation for anesthesia.
• Provision of anesthesia for surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
• Perioperative monitoring and management of critically ill patients.
• Diagnosis and treatment of painful syndromes.
• Cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation management.
• Respiratory function evaluation and therapy application.
• Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of medical and paramedical staff.
• Research collaboration and quality improvement efforts.
• Administrative involvement as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from accredited institution.
• U.S. Citizenship preferred; proficient in English.
• Unrestricted medical license.
• Board certification implied for full benefits like CME.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Influenza vaccination required.

Facility Details

• Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA.
• Part of VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.
• Teaching hospital with opportunities for staff education and research.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $350,000 - $380,000 annually.
• PTO: 50-55 days per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME days possible).
• 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 (full-time, board certified).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No employment contract; no restrictions on moonlighting.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Hours: 7am - 5:30pm, variable.
• Call: On-call coverage required.

Location Highlights

Loma Linda offers a small-town feel 60 miles east of Los Angeles, with easy access to urban amenities, mountains, beaches, and resorts.