Physician; MD​/DO - Pain Anesthesiologist

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Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to required documents below.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree; degree must be from an approved school.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
• Residency Training:
  Completed residency in an ACGME/AOA accredited core specialty training program eligible for board certification. (Additional details about qualified physician residents omitted for brevity.)
• Proficiency in pain procedures (RF ablation, LESI, SNRB, ESI, MBB, joint/bursa injections, etc.).
• Board certification or eligibility preferred; pain fellowship trained preferred.
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Physical requirements include heavy lifting (≥45 lb), heavy carrying (≥45 lb), straight pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, and bending for up to 4 hours.

• Administer anesthesia and provide continuous monitoring to patients undergoing surgery or procedures.
• Perform airway management, regional anesthesia, and endotracheal intubation/extubation.
• Develop anesthetic plans, obtain necessary monitoring, and manage intra‑operative and post‑operative care.
• Manage postoperative pain for any anesthetized patient.
• Document patient status in anesthesia records and maintain compliance with controlled substance regulations.
• Teach and evaluate residents and students and assume accountability for medication management.
• Work Monday‑Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm; on‑call duties on some weekdays and weekends.

• Sign‑on bonus may be available for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000, with eligibility contingent on meeting VHA policy.
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year.
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution.
• Health, vision, dental, life insurance, and long‑term care benefits.

Monday‑Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm; on‑call as required.

Entry level

Full‑time