General Anesthesiologist

Overview

Description

Job Title:

General Anesthesiologist

Location(s):
Wake Med Raleigh Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center, Wake Med Cary Hospital, Wake Med North Hospital

Status:
Full-time

Department:
Clinical - Physicians

Job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes, Supervision ratio up to 4:1

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, weekend call rotation (roughly 1 call weekend/month, weeknight call on average once every 2-3 weeks with protected pre/post call time off).

Casework:
Mix of medical direction and MD-only cases. Will rotate through sites with an option to cover at ASCs if desired. Mainly ASA 1-4 cases, with some ASA 5 cases at Raleigh; no high acuity hearts or pediatrics. General, trauma, OB, ortho, ENT, healthy peds (no neonates or complex peds), lungs, GI, urology, etc., a really great mix of cases.

* New Compensation Package*

Newly updated, our W2 salary has increased to $500,000 with 8 weeks of PTO!

Additional compensation benefits include, 10k moving expenses for non-local candidates, and a variable 25-50k sign on bonus pending years of experience.

Job Overview

Our thriving private practice is growing in Raleigh! We are seeking a full-time, call-taking general anesthesiologist to join our team. The physician will provide anesthetics at three hospitals, Wake Med Raleigh, Wake Med Cary, and Wake Med North, with an opportunity for ASC work as well. Our teams operate in a Care Team Model, medical direction is 4:1, with some MD-only cases.

This position offers a great case mix, and with the site rotations, every day is different. Our physicians and managing partners are collaborative and support is always there when needed. We offer a strong compensation package that is competitive in the Raleigh market and a lucrative and robust benefits package.

Our caring and dedicated teams are invested in our greatest asset, our patients and our people. If you feel you could be a great fit, reach out to us today!

The General Anesthesiologist will provide anesthetics at Wake Med’s three hospital locations in the Raleigh area, Wake Med Raleigh, Wake Med Cary, and Wake Med North. The General Anesthesiologist will conduct patient evaluations, examinations, and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan conducive with the patient workup. The physician will not only work with patients, but provide medical direction to certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesia assistants in ensuring safe care with optimal outcomes.

The physician will use various anesthesia techniques, including regional anesthesia, for a variety of inpatient and outpatient procedures. The anesthesiologist will adjust the plan accordingly. The physician will also monitor post-operative care to ensure a safe and high-quality recovery.

• Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Perform labor epidurals, as well as spinals for C-sections, in an efficient manner.
• Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
• Str…