Description
Job Title: General Anesthesiologist w/ 3 year partnership track
Location(s): WakeMed Raleigh Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center, WakeMed Cary Hospital, WakeMed North Hospital
Status: Full-time position
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.
Job Overview:
Our thriving private practice is growing again in Raleigh! We are seeking a full-time, call-taking general anesthesiologist to join our team. The physician will provide anesthetics at three hospitals, WakeMed Raleigh, WakeMed Cary, and WakeMed 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.
Job Summary:
The General Anesthesiologist will provide anesthetics at WakeMed's three hospital locations in the Raleigh area, WakeMed Raleigh, WakeMed Cary, and WakeMed 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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• 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.
Education and Experience:
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility (BC/BE) in anesthesiology.
• Strong regional skills, fellowship not required.
• NC state medical license.
• Residents are welcome to apply, although preference is given for clinical experience in a high acuity or similar environment.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
• Work performed in hospitals and surgery centers.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
• Work will be stressful at times.
Benefits:
• Competitive starting base salary w/ potential signing bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Healthcare spending account, flexible spending account, dependent care spending account
• Excellent retirement plan including safe harbor and match
• Generous PTO package
• Paid malpractice and tail coverage
• Paid Life insurance for physician and eligible spouse/partner/dependents
• Paid Long term disability
• Voluntary Short-term disability
• CME allowance
