Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Opportunity - Mix High-Acuity Cases + Stable Schedule (TN)

The 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 Overview

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• Broad, high-acuity case mix
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• Long-term VA contract with extension option
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• Strong multidisciplinary support
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• Any state license accepted
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• Opportunity to serve the veteran population
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Assignment Overview

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• Start: As soon as onboarding is complete (anticipated early August)
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• Duration: 1 year with 6-month extension option
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• Setting: Primarily inpatient surgical/operative care
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Schedule & Call

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• Operating Room Schedule:
  \n Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Call Requirements

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• Weeknight Call: 5:30 PM – 7:00 AM (Mon–Fri)
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• Weekend Call: 24-hour coverage (Saturday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM)
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• Holiday Call: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (next day)
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• Response Expectations:
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• Within 15 minutes by phone
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• On-site within 30 minutes if needed
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Practice Details

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• Patient Volume: 4–6 patients per day (average)
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• Patient Population: Adults only
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Case Mix

Includes anesthesia services for a wide range of procedures:

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• Cardiac surgery
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• Orthopedic joint replacement
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• Major vascular surgery
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• Thoracic surgery
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• Neurosurgery
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• Plastic surgery
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• ENT procedures
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• Urology procedures
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• Ophthalmologic procedures
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• GI and radiologic procedures
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• Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology cases
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Clinical Responsibilities

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• Pre-operative evaluations
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• Administration of anesthesia during procedures
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• Post-anesthesia care and monitoring
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• Emergency airway management
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• Acute and chronic pain management
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• Surgical ICU coverage
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• Diagnostic and therapeutic anesthesia support
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Support & Environment

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• Full VA surgical team support including:
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• OR nursing staff
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• Surgical services department
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• Multidisciplinary clinical teams
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Requirements

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• Board Certified – American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
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• BLS & ACLS certifications required
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• Any active U.S. state license accepted
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Systems & Credentialing

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• EMR: CPRS
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• Credentialing Timeframe: ~8–10 weeks
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