Anesthesiology Physician

Physician Anesthesiologist

The VA in Pittsburgh seeks a full-time, highly talented Anesthesiologist to provide care for a wide variety of cases including general, neurosurgical, orthopedic, plastic, thoracic, and vascular surgery, as well as out-of-OR anesthesia for GI and EP procedures. Among the most innovative and forward-looking in the nation, the VA in Pittsburgh provides exceptional healthcare to our nation's Veterans, trains America’s future healthcare providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical advancements.

Job Description

• Provide anesthesia care for a wide variety of surgical cases
• Participate in out-of-OR anesthesia for GI and EP procedures

Benefits

• Salary range: $375,000 - $400,000
• Recruitment incentive authorized for highly-qualified candidates
• Student loan repayment up to $200,000 on eligible loans
• Regular salary increases and annual performance bonuses
• 50-55 days of paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, up to 5 days for CME)
• Federal health/dental/vision/long-term care insurance offered
• Malpractice insurance provided
• No physician employment contracts and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Community Overview

Pittsburgh is a family-friendly city with a low cost of living and affordable housing in green, beautiful neighborhoods. It boasts abundant historical and cultural sites and events including the Carnegie Museums (Art, Natural History, Science, and Andy Warhol), a multitude of other visual and performing arts institutions, and a lively music scene featuring local, national, and international stars. There are plenty of outdoor activities with green parks for hiking and biking (Schenley Park, Frick Park, and Highland Park) and rivers for canoeing and kayaking. For sports fans, Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates professional teams. The Pittsburgh International Airport offers ease of travel to other favorite destinations.