**Any State License Accepted** - Anesthesiologist - Clarksburg VAMC
Placitas, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Anesthesiology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 26301, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/21/24
About the Facility – Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital in Clarksburg, WV, with 71 beds. Survey data for the latest year available shows that 10,196 patients visited the hospital's emergency room. The hospital had a total of 2,120 admissions. Its physicians performed 443 inpatient and 2,072 outpatient surgeries.
Facility Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301
The Community – Clarksburg, WV
The City of Clarksburg is in the hills of north central West Virginia at the intersection of Interstate 79 and U.S. Route 50, the second busiest interchange in the state. Clarksburg is unique in that it is the largest city in the region, yet still has the advantages of a small hometown community. Our area has the nation's lowest crime rate, making our way of life even more desirable. A rich mix of retail, industry, and government services, with a thriving business community exist, along with many recreational facilities and one of the best-preserved historic downtowns in the state. Clarksburg was named National Small City of the Year in 2011 by the National League of Cities. Clarksburg offers a slower pace, a healthier lifestyle, and an overall better way of life!
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Airport Information: Pittsburgh International Airport
A modern and efficient hub serving both domestic and international travelers, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this airport boasts 135 nonstop international flights departing every day. Renowned for its innovative design and amenities, the airport features a spacious terminal with ample natural light, numerous dining options offering local cuisine, and a variety of shopping opportunities. Travelers can enjoy convenient transportation options, including a tram system that connects the landside and airside terminals.
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Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital in Clarksburg, WV, with 71 beds. Survey data for the latest year available shows that 10,196 patients visited the hospital's emergency room. The hospital had a total of 2,120 admissions. Its physicians performed 443 inpatient and 2,072 outpatient surgeries.
Facility Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301
The Community – Clarksburg, WV
The City of Clarksburg is in the hills of north central West Virginia at the intersection of Interstate 79 and U.S. Route 50, the second busiest interchange in the state. Clarksburg is unique in that it is the largest city in the region, yet still has the advantages of a small hometown community. Our area has the nation's lowest crime rate, making our way of life even more desirable. A rich mix of retail, industry, and government services, with a thriving business community exist, along with many recreational facilities and one of the best-preserved historic downtowns in the state. Clarksburg was named National Small City of the Year in 2011 by the National League of Cities. Clarksburg offers a slower pace, a healthier lifestyle, and an overall better way of life!
Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Clarksburg [Register to View]
Airport Information: Pittsburgh International Airport
A modern and efficient hub serving both domestic and international travelers, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this airport boasts 135 nonstop international flights departing every day. Renowned for its innovative design and amenities, the airport features a spacious terminal with ample natural light, numerous dining options offering local cuisine, and a variety of shopping opportunities. Travelers can enjoy convenient transportation options, including a tram system that connects the landside and airside terminals.
For more information about this airport, check out their website [Register to View]
Job Responsibilities
The Anesthesiologist assists in directing and coordinating activities within the Anesthesia Department.
Provide medical management for patients undergoing unconsciousness or insensibility to pain and emotional stress during medical procedures.
Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments.
Obtain and/or verify patient consent.
Discuss anesthetic options and associated risks with patients.
Administer induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia.
The Anesthesiologist monitors patients' physiological condition throughout procedures.
Perform necessary clinical interventions as required.
Deliver clinical anesthesiology services and patient care pre- and post-operation.
Monitor patients during surgery and in various care units such as ICU, short stay unit, acute pain management, and emergency airway management.
Review medical files and laboratory results.
The Anesthesiologist informs patients about the risks associated with anesthesia.
Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or equivalent.
Minimum of one year of recent experience.
M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine.
Completion of approved Residency in Anesthesia as per ECFMC and FLEX requirements.
Current licensure as a Physician and possess of a current license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.