Anesthesiology - Cardiovascular - Physician

Job Description

Job Description

This role qualifies for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which offers reimbursement for student loan payments. To be eligible, you must satisfy certain individual criteria as outlined by VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your appointment. The approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility duration (ranging from one to five years) will be determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office following a thorough review of your application.

Our organization is in search of a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Anesthesiologist to enhance our expanding Anesthesia Service in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri. This is a remarkable chance to provide care for Veterans while benefiting from the stability, advantages, and work-life balance associated with federal employment.

Position Highlights

• Focus primarily on cardiac anesthesia, encompassing CABG, valve surgeries, TAVR, and other intricate cardiac procedures within a collaborative, academic setting.
• Engage in teamwork with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and CRNAs to deliver high-quality, evidence-based perioperative care.
• Involve yourself in preoperative evaluations, intraoperative management, postoperative care, and critical care as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• EDRP Eligibility: Previous EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for this incentive.
• Salary: Competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increments!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid leave annually (including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potentially 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: Access to a traditional federal pension (with a 5-year vesting period) and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance options can extend into retirement).
• Licensure: Must possess one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME: Potential reimbursement of up to $3,500 annually (must be full-time and board-certified).
• Malpractice: Liability protection is provided at no cost, including tail coverage.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology; additional fellowship training or significant experience in cardiac anesthesia is highly preferred.

Why Choose to Work with Us in St. Louis?

• Contribute to a mission-driven organization with a national reputation for delivering integrated and coordinated care to those who have served.
• Benefit from a stable work schedule, secure federal benefits, and the option to engage in teaching and academic activities with affiliated institutions, if desired.

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