Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Opportunity - Mix High-Acuity Cases + Stable Schedule (TN)
Job DescriptionThe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Mountain Home, TN is seeking a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist to provide full-scope anesthesia services in a primarily inpatient surgical setting. This is a long-term opportunity with a broad and complex case mix, supported by a collaborative VA surgical team.Opportunity OverviewBroad, high-acuity case mixLong-term VA contract with extension optionStrong multidisciplinary supportAny state license acceptedOpportunity to serve the veteran populationAssignment OverviewStart: As soon as onboarding is complete (anticipated early August)Duration: 1 year with 6-month extension optionSetting: Primarily inpatient surgical/operative careSchedule & CallOperating Room Schedule:Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PMCall RequirementsWeeknight Call: 5:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Mon–Fri)Weekend Call: 24-hour coverage (Saturday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM)Holiday Call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (next day)Response Expectations:Within 15 minutes by phoneOn-site within 30 minutes if neededPractice DetailsPatient Volume: 4–6 patients per day (average)Patient Population: Adults onlyCase MixIncludes anesthesia services for a wide range of procedures:Cardiac surgeryOrthopedic joint replacementMajor vascular surgeryThoracic surgeryNeurosurgeryPlastic surgeryENT proceduresUrology proceduresOphthalmologic proceduresGI and radiologic proceduresCardiac catheterization and electrophysiology casesClinical ResponsibilitiesPre-operative evaluationsAdministration of anesthesia during proceduresPost-anesthesia care and monitoringEmergency airway managementAcute and chronic pain managementSurgical ICU coverageDiagnostic and therapeutic anesthesia supportSupport & EnvironmentFull VA surgical team support including:OR nursing staffSurgical services departmentMultidisciplinary clinical teamsRequirementsBoard Certified – American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)BLS & ACLS certifications requiredAny active U.S. state license acceptedSystems & CredentialingEMR: CPRSCredentialing Timeframe: ~8–10 weeks