Cardiac Anesthesiologist Opportunity - West Los Angeles VAMC!
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description We are seeking Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join
our Anesthesiology Service. This full-time position offers the
chance to provide top-tier anesthetic care for complex cardiac
cases, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to academic
excellence through our affiliation with the University of
California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.
The successful candidate will have completed a cardiac
anesthesiology fellowship and possess expertise in TAVR and
structural heart disease. Provide a comprehensive range of
anesthesiology services, particularly for cardiac cases, including
valve surgeries, CABG, and TAVR. Key Responsibilities: - Develop
Comprehensive Anesthetic Plans: Create tailored anesthetic plans
for complex cardiac cases, ensuring the highest standards of care.
- Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care: Conduct thorough pre-anesthetic
evaluations, manage anesthesia during procedures, and provide
diligent post-anesthesia care. - Supervise and Mentor: Guide and
supervise residents and CRNAs, fostering a collaborative and
educational environment. - Monitor and Respond: Closely monitor
patients throughout the anesthesia process. - Participate in
Cardiac Call Schedule: Be an active participant in the cardiac call
schedule, ensuring availability for urgent and emergency cases. -
Collaboration and Team Meetings: Engage in preoperative evaluations
and cardiac team meetings, contributing your expertise to
multidisciplinary discussions. - Maintain Professional Standards:
Stay current with continuing education, maintain certification and
licensure, and adhere to all safety protocols, especially regarding
infection control and patient confidentiality. - Research and
Education: Contribute to clinical and/or laboratory research and
deliver lectures or one-on-one instruction as a faculty member of
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. - Precision in Procedures:
Execute precise techniques such as insertion of intravenous lines,
arterial lines, central lines, regional anesthesia, and
transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). Work Schedule: Variable, 4
days per week, 7:00am-5:30pm (some flexibility considered)
Qualifications: - U.S. Citizen - MD or equivalent degree in
allopathic or osteopathic medicine - Current unrestricted license -
Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty -
Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship - BC/BE Benefits: - Salary Range:
$353,000-$400,000 - PTO: 50–55 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. -
Education Debt Reduction Program is Authorized: Program that
reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000 tax-free for
up to five years. - UCLA Facility Appointment: Opportunity for a
faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
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