Unit School of Medicine Department Anesthesiology
Mission or Goal of Unit
The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to delivering the best possible anesthetic and critical care to our pediatric patients to advancing research and quality improvement in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine and training the next generation of anesthesiologists through our residency and fellowship programs along with medical student teaching.
Chief Purpose of this position
Provide care to pediatric patients at VCU Health CHOR as assigned by the Department Chair or Chairs delegate. This includes preanesthetic evaluation, intraoperative anesthetic care, postoperative rounds, resuscitation, and intensive care therapeutic/diagnostic nerve blocks and consultation in cases of chronic pain. Directs the activities of nurse anesthetists as assigned by Chair or Chairs delegate.
Position Responsibilities
• Teaching Provides bedside" clinical teaching of residents, medical students, student nurse anesthetists, and others. Participates in the didactic teaching programs of the Department at this institution and attends conferences, rounds, and staff meetings as required by Chair.
• Research May pursue clinical or laboratory research and other scholarly interests independently but within the guidelines of the Institution and Department. Participate in clinical trials depending upon interest and area of specialization.
• Service May serve on various departmental, School of Medicine, University, or VCU Health System committees as requested by Chair or determined via individual interest. The Department stresses the importance of being a good citizen of the institution and fosters community service at all levels.
• Clinical Provide clinical anesthesiology care to patients as directed by Department Chair or delegate, including main OR and ambulatory areas. May supervise and direct Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) as appropriate. Direct anesthesia care in other critical care areas of the medical center.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• MD or DO degree • ABBA Board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty training and certification in pediatric cardiac anesthesia. • Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia • Eligible for employment in the United States • Good communication, clinical, and teaching skills • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Rank Open
Tenure Ineligible
Months 12 months
Contact Information
Contact Name: Ashley Krauss Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org