Anesthesiologist | Minneapolis VA

Position Overview

Physician - Anesthesiologist position at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This federal role offers a competitive salary range of $380,000 - $400,000 per year with opportunities for teaching residents and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and provide vigilant monitoring during procedures
• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and develop anesthetic plans
• Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Insert IV lines, arterial lines, central lines, and perform regional anesthesia
• Manage postoperative pain and provide resuscitative care
• Teach and evaluate residents and students
• Collaborate with CRNAs and participate in after-hours call
• Maintain ACLS certification and complete required documentation

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from accredited institution
• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens considered only when qualified citizens unavailable)
• Full and unrestricted medical license
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Must pass pre-employment physical, background investigation, and drug screening

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $380,000 - $400,000 per year
• Recruitment/relocation incentive authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• 50-55 days paid time off annually
• Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% match
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Free malpractice coverage with tail
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Participate in after-hours call as scheduled
• No significant restriction on moonlighting

Facility Details

Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a teaching facility affiliated with residency programs. The role includes collaboration with CRNAs and opportunities to work with veterans in a comprehensive healthcare setting.