Mission or Goal of Unit: TheDepartment of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possibleanesthetic and critical care to our patients, to advancing research and qualityimprovement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the nextgeneration of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programsalong with medical student teaching.

Chief Purpose of this position: Provide care to patients at VCU Health as assigned by the Department Chair or Chair’s delegate. This includespreanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds,resuscitation and intensive care, therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks, andconsultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurseanesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chair’s delegate

Position Responsibilities: 1)Teaching: Provides “bedside” clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists and others. Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the department at this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair.
2) Research: May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization.
3) Service: May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, university or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. the department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels.
4) Clinical: Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate including main OR and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center.

Required Qualifications:

MD or DO degree

ABA board eligible/certified in anesthesiology and/or certified/eligible for Critical Care Certification

Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia

Eligible for employment in the United States

Good communication, clinical and teaching skills

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:SOM- Anesthesiology

Salary: Commensurate

ORP Eligibility: NO

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Sara DInnocenzo
Contact Email: sara.dinnocenzo1@vcuhealth.org
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