Physician (Fee Basis) Anesthesiologist

Summary The Martinsburg VA Medical Center is seeking Physicians (Anesthesiologist) to service as a Fee Basis provider. What is Fee Basis? Fee Basis are temporary appointments for professional and technical occupations under Title 38 USC, Section 7405(a)(2). Fee Basis appointments are on a fee-for-service basis compensated per specific task or procedure provided, not based on time or annual salary. Individuals under this authority are subject to standard pre-employment hiring processes. Responsibilities Fee Basis position of Physician (Anesthesiologist) is within the Surgical service section at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, Wv. Anesthesiologists are fully licensed independent practitioners who provide perioperative medical care, anesthesia, pain management, and critical care services. They practice within the scope of their privileges as approved by the Medical Staff and Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS).Serves as a fee basis anesthesiologist within the Martinsburg VA Medical Center performing direct medical care in their specialty. The incumbent must be Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesia and have authoritative intensive knowledge in the area of Anesthesia. An anesthesiologist may perform the following functions independently unless otherwise specified: Preoperative Assessment & Optimization Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations for anesthesia risk. Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies related to anesthetic management. Obtain informed consent. Anesthesia Administration Provide general, regional, neuraxial, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and sedation. Administer intravenous, inhalational, and adjunct anesthetic agents. Manage the airway, including intubation and advanced airway devices. Intraoperative Management Monitor physiologic parameters and adjust anesthetic depth accordingly. Direct and supervise Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), anesthesia residents, and students. Perform invasive monitoring (arterial line, central venous, pulmonary artery catheter). Manage intraoperative fluid, electrolyte, and blood product therapy. Post-Anesthesia Care Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU/ICU settings. Manage postoperative pain (epidural, peripheral nerve blocks, PCA, multimodal analgesia. Address complications related to anesthesia. Critical Care & Emergency Management Provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Lead resuscitative efforts during perioperative emergencies. Manage ventilatory and hemodynamic support in critically ill patients. Pain Management Perform acute and chronic pain evaluations. Administer pharmacologic, interventional, and regional pain therapies. Outside OR Anesthesia Provide anesthesia in procedural suites (endoscopy, interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, etc.). Provide sedation and anesthesia for imaging and minor surgical procedure Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Fee Basis; this system of VA compensation pays based on the specific task or service provided; Providers are paid in accordance with the fee schedule listed above; Providers are scheduled based on the needs of the service. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-02