This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until April 21, 2025 or until positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 20, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Duties

The Deputy Chief of Anesthesia has the following duties and responsibilities including but not limited to: Assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia including pre-operative patient exam and assessment. Provision of insensibility to pain during surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures and the management of patients so affected. This will include management and support of life functions and vital organs for patients rendered unconscious or insensible to pain and emotional stress before, during and after surgical or certain medical procedures. Includes performance of standard techniques in general anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, minor and major nerve blocks and Monitored anesthesia care. Provides anesthesia-related direct patient care in all functional areas of the OR,PACU, ICU, ward, and clinic settings as needed. Monitoring and of homeostasis during the perioperative period, as well as homeostasis in the critically ill, injured, or otherwise seriously ill patient. Diagnosis and treatment of painful syndromes. Clinical management of cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation (BLS/ACLS required). Evaluation of respiratory function and application of respiratory therapy modalities including interpretation of pulmonary function testing. Perform other aspects of Peri-operative medicine care according to published anesthesiology standards. Ability to perform and supervise invasive monitoring, central line and hemodynamic control and vasoactive medication infusion. Supervision, teaching, and evaluation of performance of both medical and paramedical personnel in anesthesia. Supervision of patients in post-anesthesia care unit and critically ill patients in special care units. May be required to participate in conduct of research and collaboration in research efforts at the clinical and basic science level in order to proactively identify gaps in evidence and practice, then measure the impact of filling these gaps and linking evidence to practice. Relevant research findings and quality improvement results can then be systematically fed back to providers and patients, as appropriate. Administrative involvement in hospitals, medical schools, and outpatient facilities necessary for implementation of these responsibilities On-call coverage is required. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care both at the Section and facility level. Miscellaneous activities of the Surgical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Anesthesia/Chief of Surgery. Attend Surgical and Anesthesia team meetings. Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities Acts in accordance with the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Podiatrist Basic Requirements Education: Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Residency Training: Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ License: Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Leadership/Supervisory Experience, 2+ years Experience giving presentations Policy review and interpretation Ability to resolve issues HR, Patient Complaints, Equipment Time management skills Service line program development/expansion Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds, Pushing for 1-8 hours, Walking for 2 hours, Standing for 1-8 hours, Repeated bending for 1-2 hours, Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Both eyes required, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Education

Applicants must possess a doctor of podiatric medicine degree, or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in podiatric medicine and surgery. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine and surgery, approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatry Medical Association in the year in which the degree was granted.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]