Anesthesiology

Location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.

Qualifications :

· Degree/Education (5.2.4): The contractor will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program.

· Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): The contractor shall possess and maintain current certification in in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health care Providers; American Heart Association Health care Provider course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or an equivalent MTF course. HCPs, not currently in possession of current certification, must acquire certification prior to initiating contract performance. Web based classes do not meet these standards. A copy of the BLS instruction may be obtained from the World Wide Web at: [Register to View] Renewal of BLS may be done via on-site, WRNMMC classes at the discretion of the Chief of anesthesia when it is deemed to be in the best interests of WRNMMC to do so.

· Experience: The contractor shall have been actively practicing anesthesiology for at least 5 years.

· Board Certification (5.2.6.4.4): The contractor shall be board certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

· Licensure/Registration: The contractor must have a valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. and shall at a minimum be Board Eligible. All contract anesthesiologist must be a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology. In addition they must be participants in the Maintenance of Certification Anesthesia (MOCA) program run by the ABA.

Duties:

(1) Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through interviews of patients.

(2) Provide routine and emergent anesthesia care for neonatal through geriatric patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classifications I - VI.

(3) Provide regional and/or general anesthesia care for the following subspecialties: general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, cardiothoracic, vascular, adult dentistry, pediatric dentistry, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, urology, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, podiatry, and dermatology.

(4) Administer appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic nerve blocks in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.

(5) Provide resuscitative care during a cardiopulmonary arrest, and sedation or general anesthetic care at remote locations.

(6) Personally provide this care, or he/she shall collaborate with the simultaneous delivery of anesthesia care by up to four certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs); administer anesthesia in lieu of CRNA to patients whose condition poses a particular anesthetic difficulty.

(7) Assist in the activities of the recovery room and administer appropriate drug and respiratory therapy in the recovery room setting.

(8) Implement the proper use of mechanical ventilators in the recovery room, and as necessary, in the intensive care units.

(9) Interpret tests results and evaluate findings.

(10) Work under the general professional direction of the Chief of Anesthesiology Services.

(11) Provide consultation services for members of the MTF staff for purposes of specialty area training. As required, the contracted HCP shall serve in a teaching capacity to staff members assigned to the MTF and ambulatory clinics.

(12) Maintain accurate clinical records and receiving consultations and laboratory work of specific patients.

(13) Shall have documentation of current Drug Enforcement Agency number.

(14) The Contract HCP shall demonstrate skills in interviewing, examination, assessment, and management of patients with general medical and surgical health problems. Seriously ill patients shall be managed in consultation with or by direct referral to specialty physicians.

(15) In addition the General Anesthesiologist shall also cover duties aligned with Personal and Medical Direction. Both are outlined as follows:

(i) Personal – Preanesthetic evaluation of the patient.

(ii) Personal – Plans and implements anesthesia plan.

(iii) Personal – Provide induction of post-anesthesia care.

(iv) Personal – Perform duties as directed by the Chief, Anesthesia and

Operative Service.

(v) Medical Direction – Preanesthetic evaluation of the patient.

(vi) Medical Direction – Prescription of the anesthesia plan.

(vii) Medical Direction – Personal participation in the most demanding

procedures in this plan, especially those of induction and emergence.

(viii) Medical Direction – Following the course of anesthesia administration at

frequent intervals.

(ix) Medical Direction – Remaining physically available for the immediate

diagnosis and treatment of emergencies.

(x) Medical Direction – Providing indicated post anesthesia care.

(xi) Prepare patients and if necessary, equipment for procedures.

(xii) Performance of invasive procedures.

(16) Maintains professional competency involving clinical skills and knowledge through participation in professional organizations, self-directed journal readings, and attendance at in-service and continuing education programs.

(17) Complete all forms and reports accurately and promptly when appropriate.

(18) Instruct and teach the Army members as necessary.

(19) Provide patient education on therapy, medications, and procedures when necessary.

(20) Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.

(21) Participate in the clinic quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and peer review activities.

(22) Attends medical staff meetings as required.

Akahi Associates LLC

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