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PHYSICIAN - ANESTHESIA - GREENSBURG

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Job Summary/Overall Objectives The Anesthesiologist is responsible for examining patients, reviewing their medical history, determining the physical status of the patient,

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Refer patients to medical specialists or other professionals as appropriate.
Obtain and/or verify patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
Order and administer analgesics/sedatives during the perioperative period.
Evaluate the patient throughout the perioperative period.
Determine the physical status of the patient and plan accordingly.
Monitor and provide support of vital functions, including, but not limited to, management of ventilation and administration of fluids and blood products.
Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respond to emergencies and unexpected complications.
Ability to make decisions in a highly stressful environment
Prescribe medications as appropriate.
Document throughout the perioperative period.
Finalize Anesthesia Records
Excellent phone etiquette
Participate in Independence health System Medical Group meetings and leadership meetings upon request.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
3 years of experience in anesthesiology.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Experience in Healthcare setting.

Current medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Board Certification or Board eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
DEA License.

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.