The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to the Required Documents section below. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Anesthesiologist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical and non-surgical procedures. This person will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Did you know that the Fort Wayne-metro area has one of the lowest costs of living, the highest quality of education, the friendliest neighbors, and beautiful landscapes! Miles of running and bike trails have been added yearly and we have proximity to great state and national parks, covered bridges, and beautiful countryside. Let the sun rise on your new Indiana home! We are close to many professional sports teams and are a hop, skip and a jump away from:(2hrs to Indianapolis) (3hrs to Chicago) (2.5 hrs. to Detroit, MI) (2.5 hrs. to Grands Rapid, MI)This position is located in the Surgical Care Service Line and will be located at the Fort Wayne campus. Qualified applicants will be referred as resumes are received. VANIHCS offers a competitive salary, incentives and excellent federal government benefits. As a VA physician, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. Responsibilities: This position is for a board-certified anesthesiologist who is fully able to function independently in an operating room (OR) and on call. This is a traditional OR based position for an energetic and well-trained clinician.Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Perioperative anesthetic care to patients encompassing all ASA physical statuses Preoperative assessments, including early consultations Intraoperative direct patient care PACU care and appropriate post-op ward care when needed Providing anesthetic care for general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, podiatry, and women's health (gynecology). Regional outpatient anesthesia skills are a requirement for this position (fellowship not required) Provide non OR anesthesia in gastroenterology (endoscopy, ERCP), pulmonology (bronchoscopy), cardiology (cardioversion), and mental health (ECT) Occasional acute pain management, e.g. epidural blood patches, PCA consultations (fellowship training not required) Provide expert support for OORAM (out of OR airway management) emergencies at the NIHCS Participating in ongoing improvement for program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to delivery of quality anesthetic care as requested by the NIHCS leadership. Hours: Mon-Friday 0800-430 pm based on a 20 hr work week schedule Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Paid Time Off: Annual leave 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting 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.