This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) is seeking a highly qualified Anesthesiologist/Pain Management Physician to join the Anesthesia and Pain Management Service. The incumbent provides comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care, acute and chronic pain management, and interventional pain procedures across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings. Duties include but are not limited to: Anesthesia and Pain Management Service Core Privileges These privileges encompass the full scope of clinical activities normally performed by an Anesthesiologist and/or Pain Management Specialist, as supported by state licensure, accredited residency training, board eligibility/certification, and review by the VANTHCS Chief of Anesthesia and Pain Management. Privileges may be exercised in: - Dallas VA Medical Center Operating Room Suites - All Intensive Care Units - Pre-Operative Areas - Pain Clinic - Inpatient and outpatient treatment areas - Telemedicine (for trained staff) - Consult and e-consult review and management Anesthesia General Core Privileges Includes performance of: - Comprehensive history and physical exams, including preoperative evaluation - Development of individualized treatment and anesthetic plans - Administration of parenteral fluids, medications, and blood products - Application of respiratory therapy methods and patient restraints - Arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation - Bronchoscopy - Clinical management of unconscious patients - Management of fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic disturbances - ECG interpretation - Endotracheal intubation - Culture collection - Femoral puncture - Interpretation of pulmonary function tests - Intravenous catheterization (peripheral and central) - Local and topical anesthesia administration - Multiorgan resuscitation including cardiac and respiratory emergencies - Acute and chronic pain relief management - Provision of anesthesia during surgical, obstetrical, and medical procedures - Nerve blocks with or without ultrasound guidance - Hemodynamic support during anesthetic and surgical stress - Pulmonary artery catheterization - Temporary pacemaker placement - Ultrasound-guided catheter placement - Insertion of trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe Pain Management Core Privileges Includes evaluation, treatment, and interventional management of acute and chronic pain: - Image-guided interventional procedures - Nerve blocks - Epidural injections and catheter placements - Neurolysis - Radiofrequency and cryoablation procedures - Joint injections - Discography - Neuromodulation procedures (SCS, DRG, PNS, intrathecal pump systems) - Other related advanced pain management modalities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.