On Call Anesthesiologist Needed for the VA in Minneapolis, MN

Anesthesiologists for the VA in Minneapolis, MN

We are seeking 1-2 Anesthesiologists for an exclusive contract to provide On-Call services to support the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.

IF INTERESTED: Please email [Register to View] (phone: [Register to View] )

• CV (at least two years of experience)
• License (any state, full & unrestricted)
• ABA certification
• BLS, ACLS (through AHA – we have a source if you need)
• DEA

LOCATION: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

START DATE and DURATION:

• Start as early as Apr 1st.
• One-year contract with extensions possible
• Note: the duration is a contract between the Government and us. Like any other job, if life means you must leave, you just give us a 60-day notice. We do not have a non-compete clause.

COMPENSATION

(All rates listed are 1099, all-inclusive)

• On-Call (from home): $120/hour
• On-Call Holidays (from home): $150/hour
• Call-Back: $475/hour
• Estimated Annual Hours: Approximately 6,244 on-call hours (weekdays, weekends, holidays) and 1,560 call-back hours per year.
• Example Earnings: One week of call (Monday–Friday plus a weekend) totals $14,160, with an additional $4,750–$14,250 for 10–30 hours of call-back.
  • Total potential for that week: $18,910–$28,410.
• Professional Liability Coverage: Med Malpractice + Tail provided.

SCHEDULE

• Weekday Call: Monday–Friday, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Call: Saturday, 7:00 a.m. through Monday, 7:00 a.m.
• Holiday Call: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.

SCHEDULE NOTES:

• Must be available within 15 min by phone & on-site within 60 min
• May not work at another facility during on-call shifts (concurrent call is not acceptable)
• Be available for phone consultations with VA residents & physicians
• There is a CRNA on-call simultaneously

ORIENTATION:

• A two-week (paid) orientation will be provided for new Anesthesiologists
• Week 1: Includes an introduction to all Operating Rooms & Anesthesia policies & procedures
• Week 2: New Anesthesiologists will be paired with a staff Anesthesiologist

DEPARTMENT:

• The hospital is open 24/7/365
• Staff makeup is 12 Anesthesiologists and 28 CRNAs
• On average, thirteen (13) operating rooms & 2-3 out of OR procedure rooms (GI, Cardiac Cath Lab & IR) staffed daily
• Average annual case load is approximately 6085 cases performed in OR surgical suites & approximately 700 procedures requiring anesthesia support in procedure rooms

TYPES OF CASES:

• Predominate patient age is 65 – 75, and average ASA is 3 – 5
• The VA conducts cardiac cases (angioplasty, stents, ablation, open heart, CABS & value repair & replacements), large vascular cases (aneurysms) & cancer surgeries with over 66% of cases classified as major surgery (cardiac surgery, orthopedic joint replacement, & major vascular, thoracic, neurosurgical, plastic, ENT, urologic & ophthalmologic operations)
• Diagnostic TEE for medical & surgical patients, & emergency airway management.

MODEL:

Anesthesiologists may personally administer anesthesia or may medically direct CRNAs or anesthesiology residents

ABOUT WANDER STAFFING:

• Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Major.
• Not an agency. We don’t lock you in, “claim”, or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.
• More info at WanderStaffing.com