Critical Care/Trauma Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:
A Critical Care/Trauma Physician provides exceptional care to critically ill and injured patients, supervises and educates medical staff, and leads clinical research and quality improvement efforts in the ICU. The role requires immediate diagnosis and treatment of emergencies, postoperative critical care, and collaboration across multiple clinical departments. This position also involves policy development and participation in organizational committees to advance critical care practices.
We are seeking to fill a Surgical Intensivist role with a provider who is interested in shaping the future of medical professionals while delivering exceptional patient care to the nation s veterans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise/educate residents and Nurse Practitioners, providing both one-on-one instruction and lectures.
- Perform necessary medical services/supervise treatment to ensure appropriate care.
- Serve as the recognized primary critical care provider for patients, maintaining physical presence for immediate diagnosis and treatment of emergencies.
- Provide indicated postoperative critical care.
- Participate in clinical and/or laboratory research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in critical care.
- Partner with the Department of Anesthesiology - Engage in quality improvement activities, fostering innovation and evidence-based practices within the ICU.
- Collaborate with perioperative care departments including Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Pathology, Logistics, and other relevant areas.
- Attend and contribute to departmental, organizational, administrative, and medical staff committee meetings.
- Develop and implement ICU policies and procedures in coordination with the Service Chief of Anesthesiology.
Work Schedule: Schedule is variable and depends upon OR needs
Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
- Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license
- Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
- Must have completed or be in the process of completing SI Fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
Benefits and Features :
- Salary Range: $348,000-$400,000
- PTO: days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
- Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.
- Opportunity for faculty appointment at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
Keywords:
Critical Care, Trauma Physician, Surgical Intensivist, Patient Care, Medical Education, Clinical Research, ICU, Emergency Treatment, Postoperative Care, Healthcare Collaboration