The Anesthesiologist is responsible for assessing patients, inducing and maintaining anesthesia, and performing critical procedures like intubations and nerve blocks. They must manage patient care effectively while collaborating with CRNAs and other clinicians in a suburban practice setting.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Anesthesiology and licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, along with the ability to perform specific clinical privileges annually.
Abington, PA 19001United Anesthesia Services (UAS) seeks BC/BE anesthesiologists for full-time 36-hour position in a desirable suburban Philadelphia location. This role is designed for anesthesiologists seeking a defined call structure, strong compensation, and a balanced workload within a stable suburban practice setting.
Schedule
Options
Include:
Call week is 24/8/8 (weekend call + two 8’s)
Non-call weeks are 3x12 -1,776 hrs/yr / 34 hrs/week/ 0.85
FTE
Compensation &
Benefits:
$500,000 salary + $50K sign on bonus
employer paid health premiums and short/long term disability
401k match upon eligibility
6 weeks paid time off
Compensation structured proportionally for alternative schedule configurations based on total weekly hours and call commitment
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.
Annually, must perform: 2 epidurals, 2 spinals, 5 personally performed anesthesia cases demonstrating ability to Induce, maintain, establish IV access, intubation and extubation; 2 nerve blocks, 2 A-lines, 2 Central lines, and must be able to demonstrate ability to perform a fiberoptic intubation. 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)
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sign On Bonus
401k Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employer Paid Health Premiums
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, Endotrachial 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
