Cardiac Anesthesiologist

DescriptionCardiac Anesthesiologist – Full-Time Call Position at Lankenau Medical Center

United Anesthesia Services, P.C. (UAS) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Cardiac Anesthesiologist with current ACLS and BLS certification to join our team in a full-time, cardiac call-taking position at Lankenau Medical Center, located in the desirable suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A competitive cardiac call stipend is offered for this role.

We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative physician who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care as part of a strong, experienced cardiac anesthesia team.

Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Full-Time Call Position Lankenau Medical Center

United Anesthesia Services, P.C. (UAS) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) Cardiac Anesthesiologist with current ACLS and BLS certification to join our team in a full-time, cardiac call-taking position at Lankenau Medical Center, located in the desirable suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A competitive cardiac call stipend is offered for this role.

We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative physician who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care as part of a strong, experienced cardiac anesthesia team.

Compensation

• $645K package
• Benefits - Full medical benefits. STD/LTD
• PTO - 7 weeks

QualificationsClinical Skills

Must be able to appropriately: Assess patients’ status, induce and maintain anesthesia, establish IV access, intubate and extubate patients, perform epidurals and spinals, and able to establish an A-line as appropriate. Must be actively engaged in patient management.

Call-Taking physicians must also be able to do fiberoptic intubations, establish central lines and perform nerve blocks, as well as lung isolation when appropriate.

Cases will be reviewed at random to evaluate performance.

Additionally, every physician must be able to demonstrate competence in all requested clinical privileges.

Communication Skills

Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, including but not limited to the following

• Complete, clear and appropriate documentation
• Timely communication
• Accurate sign-out documentation
• Appropriate transfer of care
• Effective communication with patients and other clinicians
• Regular communication with CRNAs and other physicians

Education, Training, and Certification Requirements

All UAS Physicians must maintain the following licenses and credentials

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania
• Board certified (or eligible) in Anesthesiology
• Maintenance of Continuing Education requirements
• Must complete all required UAS training programs
• Must maintain BLS & ACLS certifications, and PALS certifications as required
• Must maintain facility privileges

Physical Requirements

• Regularly standing for periods of up to 60 minutes
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Ability to push/pull stretcher with patient (of up to 250 lbs)
• Bending/Stooping regularly through shift
• Walking: regularly throughout shift as required for patient care. Occasionally, must be able to respond quickly to emergencies
• Repetitive motions: regularly as required for patient care
• Sufficient Auditory and visual abilities as required for patient care

Other Requirements

Familiar with the location, operation & process for reporting malfunctions, of the following: Anesthesia machines & monitors, Ventilators, Cardiac monitors, Temperature & BP monitors, MH cart/box, All pediatric anesthesia equipment, Endotracheal intubation tools, Hand-controlled ventilation tools, CPR equipment, Computers & clinical computer programs, Other clinical Point of Care testing equipment

Uniform & Dress: Scrubs or other OR appropriate attire in accordance with facility requirements

Must follow universal precautions in all clinical work

Acceptable surgeon, patient, and facility satisfaction levels

Adherence to all UAS policies and procedures

Maintains in strictest confidence all patient and corporate information

Willing to serve on hospital or UAS committees, as requested

Good attendance and timeliness; courteous in relieving others and when taking breaks

Positive representation of UAS