Hiring Anesthesiologists at the Albany, NY Department of Veterans Affairs
Job at a glance
Job description
Join us as an Anesthesiologist at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center located in Albany, NY. This is a contract assignment with the Department of Veterans Affairs. W-2 and 1099 employment options available:
W-2: Lower overall pay rate with full access to Monterey Medical employee benefits.
1099: Higher overall pay rate in lieu of employee benefits.
Period of Performance: 12-month base period 11/1/2026-10/31/2027 w/ four 12-month renewal options available for a possible total of up to 5 years.
Who we are:
Monterey is a Veterans Affairs (VA) Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We graduated from the SBA 8(a) Program and have a variety of contracts available for use.
What we do:
Monterey teams with general practice, specialists, and allied health practitioners nationwide to provide local coverage for examinees. We deliver a wide range of medical examination-only services to public sectors and the individuals they serve. Our clients include the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, and more. Our provider network consists of over 700 providers in various medical specialties and degree types. They conduct diagnostic-only examination services on an as-needed basis. These services may take place in their private office, established clinics located across the country, or during travel opportunities for group screening events.
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Responsibilities
• Inquire about cases assigned for the following day.
• Evaluate patients the morning of procedures and entering in CPRS the Immediate Anesthesia Note.
• Provide anesthesia services for all surgical specialties: dental, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, hand surgery, podiatry, thoracic, cardiac, vascular, plastic, urologic, and general cases.
• Provide clinical care for patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, electrophysiology, gastrointestinal and radiological suites.
• Coverage as needed for patients in the surgical intensive care, short stay unit, acute pain management services, diagnostic trans esophageal echocardiography for medical and surgical patients, and emergency airway management.
• Provide bedside consultations for patients
Qualifications
• Licensure and certification. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. BC/BE by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). BLS, ACLS, and NPI required.
• CME/CEU. Must continue to maintain and remain current on any required CME.
• Experience. Must possess ability to demonstrate skills necessary to fulfill position requirements.
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• 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.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Complete an online onboarding process.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Willingness to comply with Department of Veterans Affairs vaccination programs for seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Working Hours
Skills
-Operative care
-Surgical care
-Direct patient care
-Inpatient
-Outpatient