Facility: OrthoIndy Northwest, Indianapolis, IN 
Department: Physician Anesthesiologist
Shift Details: Exempt

At OrthoIndy, everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We have a full time Anesthesiologist position available with our growing organization. Looking for candidates with an interest in orthopedics. Required strong experience with regional anesthesia. Cases include spine. Schedule will be weekdays, 5 days/week during daytime hours, flexible vacation. No in-house call. Rarely called in. 99% elective, ASA 3 or less cases.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

OrthoIndy’s Anesthesiologists are responsible for administering anesthesia and caring for surgical patients prior to, during, and after surgery or other medical procedures at our premier orthopedic specialty hospital. Cases primarily include ortho scopes, total joints, hand, shoulder, lower extremity, and spine. 

Essential Duties:

• Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal or caudal methods. Monitors patients before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract reactions and complications. Monitors patient’s vital signs during procedures. Coordinates administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
• Provides medical care and consultations in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
• Records type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
• Confers with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patients insensible to pain. Coordinates with other Physicians, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides and maintains lift support and airway management and helps prepare patients for surgery.
• Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures. Orders lab tests, imaging, or other diagnostic procedures.
• Monitors patient’s post-surgery and determines when they are stabilized enough to move to another unit or discharged.
• Educates patients and families on post-procedures care and possible complications. Instructs on different ways to prevent disease and improve health.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree (M.D.) or equivalent Required
• Indiana State licensure Required
• Specialty Board Certified/ eligible
• Board certification by the ABA Required
• BLS certification Required
• ACLS certification Required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a private group anesthesia practice
• Regional block experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer